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T881 SNP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

291,904 mi
Last recorded291,904 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 SNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 291,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 280,757 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 280,745 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 263,580 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 263,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 241,236 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2018 240,309 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 231,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 216,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 200,639 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 184,256 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 184,256 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 166,000 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 148,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 129,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 120,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 119,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2008 102,486 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,636 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 95,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 92,466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,852 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 82,852 miles

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

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

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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T881 SNP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T881 SNP, 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 T881 SNP registered?

T881 SNP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 April 1999.

Is T881 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T881 SNP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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