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T104 WYJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT104 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,155 miles

Front suspension arm bushes are perishing

Rear axle bushes are perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,155 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Front suspension arm bushes are perishing

Rear axle bushes are perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,969 miles

Rear shocks are soft

Rear tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,969 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front anti roll bar mounts are worn

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Front bumper and inner wing panels are loose

Ns front tyre has worn to 2.5mm

Rear shocks are soft

Rear tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,057 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2016 73,057 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs damaged by pad

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,922 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,317 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,016 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 62,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,875 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,968 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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T104 WYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T104 WYJ, 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

How do I check the history of T104 WYJ?

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What year was T104 WYJ registered?

T104 WYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T104 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T104 WYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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