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T144 LEC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,855 mi
Last recorded108,855 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 LEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,855 miles

Nearside Front STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 14 Feb 2017 108,855 miles

Nearside Front STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 102,692 miles

Nearside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 17 Feb 2016 102,692 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,155 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,155 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 80,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,526 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 75,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,978 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 62,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,754 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,947 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 55,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,399 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s & o/s rear tyres 2mm

Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,069 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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T144 LEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T144 LEC, 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 T144 LEC registered?

T144 LEC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T144 LEC safe to buy?

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