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T73 UOC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,367 mi
Last recorded132,367 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT73 UOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,367 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 132,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside centre brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 130,491 miles

nearside centre brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 128,875 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 128,849 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 121,480 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 117,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 114,473 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 114,377 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside door mirror backing surround broken

Pass 9 Aug 2008 103,997 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,901 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T73 UOC 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 T73 UOC, 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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What year was T73 UOC registered?

T73 UOC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T73 UOC safe to buy?

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