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T735 LEC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,512 mi
Last recorded162,512 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT735 LEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 162,512 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 162,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 146,987 miles

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

nearside rack end has play

Fail 14 Mar 2016 146,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

nearside rack end has play

Pass 14 Mar 2015 138,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front suspension arm rear bushes worn

nearside rear handbrake cable sticking slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,921 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 127,915 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,595 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 111,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,369 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 105,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 92,072 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 92,072 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,899 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 83,899 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD BUT NO CORDS ARE SHOWING

Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,122 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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T735 LEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T735 LEC, 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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T735 LEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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