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T249 AWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Purple Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 109,649 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 109,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 107,948 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 107,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,753 miles

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

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

exhaust system centre clamp is loose

Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 97,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 88,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 84,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion on rear flexhoses

Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,952 miles

slight corrosion on rear flexhoses

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plate letters not spaced correctly.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,352 miles

number plate spacing incorrect

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,479 miles

heat shield on cat rattles

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,626 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,338 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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T249 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Purple with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T249 AWL, 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 T249 AWL registered?

T249 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T249 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T249 AWL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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