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T995 RDL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,575 mi
Last recorded85,575 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT995 RDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front headlamp aim on lowest limit

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

Offside Rear parking brake applies little effort

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no access to rear seats at time of test due to youths bike in the way

radiator insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2018 78,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front headlamp aim on lowest limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear parking brake applies little effort

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no access to rear seats at time of test due to youths bike in the way

radiator insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,700 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,035 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 55,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,845 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,878 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 46,662 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,596 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,683 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 43,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,163 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,199 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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T995 RDL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 T995 RDL, 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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T995 RDL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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