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T741 SOR

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,700 mi
Last recorded168,700 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT741 SOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 168,700 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 160,343 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 160,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 149,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 149,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Off Side Rear caliper parking brake lever sticking

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 141,918 miles

offside rear brake disc overheated

Fail 30 Nov 2013 141,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 138,365 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 138,320 miles

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

Engine cover is loose

O/s/r brake disc is in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2011 129,985 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 120,709 miles

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

front and rear brake pads were test as presented

Pass 22 Jun 2010 117,957 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight movement in both rear axle bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2009 112,029 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2008 105,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 91,314 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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T741 SOR 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 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 T741 SOR, 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 T741 SOR registered?

T741 SOR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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