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T149 BLN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 BLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 113,860 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 113,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ant roll bar mount bushes slight play

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2006 98,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 86,251 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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T149 BLN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T149 BLN, 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 T149 BLN registered?

T149 BLN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T149 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T149 BLN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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