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T732 SMR

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,990 mi
Last recorded64,990 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT732 SMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,990 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nail in nearside rear tyre and slight damage.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nail in nearside rear tyre and slight damage.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,370 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 54,623 miles

bottom of radiator corroded

coolant level low

front tyres slightly mishaped

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and worn outer edge

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

slight movement in rear axle bushes

slight oil leaks

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Fail 14 May 2011 54,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom of radiator corroded

coolant level low

front tyres slightly mishaped

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and worn outer edge

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly mishaped, sidewall split, 5 years old and worn to 3mm

slight movement in rear axle bushes

slight oil leaks

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 4 May 2010 46,746 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 4 May 2010 46,744 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,527 miles

rear axle bushes weak and result in dull thuds over bumps

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,842 miles

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 24 May 2007 29,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,903 miles

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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T732 SMR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T732 SMR, 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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T732 SMR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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