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T974 TVL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,602 mi
Last recorded121,602 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT974 TVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2015 121,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front rack end play

Nearside Front tyre edges worn and tyre perishing

boot wont open

service light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,407 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres edges worn

handbrake levers not hitting stops

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s rack end play

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust clamp corroded and breaking away

Fail 15 Dec 2014 113,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres edges worn

handbrake levers not hitting stops

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s rack end play

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust clamp corroded and breaking away

Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,719 miles

A/C pressure sensor leaking

Alternator belt deteriated

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

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

Nearside steering rack end worn

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

Offside rear brake sticking on

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,464 miles

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

Nearside steering rack end has excessive play

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 97,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside steering rack end has excessive play

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,265 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,265 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 85,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2010 85,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2010 79,107 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,354 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres at 3mm

both rear axle bushses worn

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,985 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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T974 TVL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T974 TVL, 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 T974 TVL registered?

T974 TVL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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