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T737 RDL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

209,440 mi
Last recorded209,440 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT737 RDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 209,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 197,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system component modified but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet ctach

Fail 1 Dec 2014 197,670 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet ctach

Pass 29 Aug 2013 172,537 miles

Bonnet catch poor

Bumpers poor

Oil leak

Slight play in suspension

Underside very rusty and poor

grill missing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 172,537 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Bonnet catch poor

Bumpers poor

Oil leak

Slight play in suspension

Underside very rusty and poor

grill missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 162,672 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 162,672 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 154,378 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Oct 2010 154,378 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Oct 2009 149,569 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 149,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 141,456 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 141,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 131,394 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 131,558 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 119,031 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T737 RDL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 T737 RDL, 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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T737 RDL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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