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T285 CGX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,536 mi
Last recorded74,536 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 CGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,536 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres wearing on egde & cracking side wall to tyre area

Fail 14 Sep 2015 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres wearing on egde & cracking side wall to tyre area

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,137 miles

Headlights quite opaque

Service thought to be due

Some play in steering rack O/S

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,401 miles

Both head lamps quite opaque

Drive belt looks worn

Front brake pads getting low

Rubbing noise from rear brake area when wheel rotated

Slight more lift in O/S/F suspension leg to N/S/F

Slight play in steering rack O/S

Fail 10 Sep 2013 68,312 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both head lamps quite opaque

Drive belt looks worn

Front brake pads getting low

Rubbing noise from rear brake area when wheel rotated

Slight more lift in O/S/F suspension leg to N/S/F

Slight play in steering rack O/S

Fail 11 Sep 2012 65,073 miles

Both head lamps are quite opaque

Brake fluid level is a little low

Drive belt is a little cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service light is on

Slight play in steering rack N/S & O/S

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,073 miles

Both head lamps are quite opaque

Brake fluid level is a little low

Drive belt is a little cracked

Service light is on

Slight play in steering rack N/S & O/S

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,915 miles

Front & Rear number plates fading

Suspect play in steering rack O/S (slight)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,130 miles

'Service Now' showing when the vehicle is started.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,037 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,627 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,245 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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T285 CGX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T285 CGX, 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 T285 CGX registered?

T285 CGX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T285 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 CGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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