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T730 LHB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,451 mi
Last recorded130,451 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT730 LHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 130,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 119,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,833 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

alternator belt perished

rear tyres on legal limit and worn uneven

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,954 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,902 miles

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,985 miles

n/s/f brake pad getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,489 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 63,848 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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T730 LHB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T730 LHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T730 LHB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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