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T966 SUB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,423 mi
Last recorded168,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT966 SUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 168,423 miles

child seat o/s rear

exhaust center corroded

fuel tank carrier corroded

items in boot could not inspect spare tyre

rear both sides coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 168,423 miles

rear axle corroded

child seat offside rear time of test

fuel tank carrier corroded

items in boot time of test could not inspect spare tyre

middle exhaust corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 168,423 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

both front tyres outer edges wearin

child seat in o/s rear seat time of test

front x2 headlamps misty

fuel tank carrier corroded

items in boot ime of test could not inspect spare wheel

middle exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 157,400 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 157,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 155,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 155,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 147,731 miles

slight play in n/s ball joint hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2010 140,031 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING THIN

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES CRACKING WITH AGE

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

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

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Fail 26 Oct 2010 140,031 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING THIN

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES CRACKING WITH AGE

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 27 Oct 2009 131,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 122,129 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 122,118 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 114,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 114,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 106,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 99,465 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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T966 SUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T966 SUB, 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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T966 SUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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