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T926 SOO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,499 mi
Last recorded116,499 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT926 SOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 116,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 116,495 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 105,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,183 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 89,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,847 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 78,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2005 66,340 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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T926 SOO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T926 SOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T926 SOO registered?

T926 SOO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T926 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T926 SOO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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