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T791 TGA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,045 mi
Last recorded117,045 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT791 TGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,045 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 116,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 110,160 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

o s f wheel trim missing

oil level to min

ser light on

Fail 31 Aug 2012 110,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

o s f wheel trim missing

oil level to min

ser light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,610 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 105,404 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,654 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 94,464 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,433 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 76,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 66,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,807 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,952 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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T791 TGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T791 TGA, 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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T791 TGA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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