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T885 RFL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,400 mi
Last recorded99,400 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 RFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,400 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 99,400 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,331 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 92,331 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 83,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 81,736 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear And offside brake binding

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 77,950 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 61,820 miles

Cracking in nearside rear tyre tread area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Park brake "dry " in operation

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,906 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,747 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,752 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,683 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 45,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,365 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,138 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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T885 RFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T885 RFL, 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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T885 RFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T885 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T885 RFL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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