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T289 NBH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 NBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 85,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,818 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 77,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,648 miles

nearside front disc slightly corroded inner surface

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,479 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,522 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 66,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 63,161 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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T289 NBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T289 NBH, 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 T289 NBH registered?

T289 NBH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T289 NBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 NBH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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