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T990 OUB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,219 mi
Last recorded93,219 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 OUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,219 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2011 93,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,461 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on inside edge.

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

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

O/S wing mirror slightly insecure.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,574 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall worn

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,790 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 67,790 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,762 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre his cut on inside sise wall

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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T990 OUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 T990 OUB, 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 T990 OUB registered?

T990 OUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 August 1999.

Is T990 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T990 OUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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