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T939 RVA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,562 mi
Last recorded150,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT939 RVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 150,562 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 150,412 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 142,978 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 142,975 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 136,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 133,079 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 120,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T939 RVA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T939 RVA, 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 T939 RVA registered?

T939 RVA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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