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T980 NUB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,728 mi
Last recorded93,728 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 NUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 93,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,224 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 88,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,320 miles

both rear axle bushs soft

Fail 25 Feb 2010 81,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear axle bushs soft

Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,647 miles

slight movement in both rear axle bushs

Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,080 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 63,021 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,758 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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T980 NUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T980 NUB, 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 T980 NUB registered?

T980 NUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T980 NUB safe to buy?

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