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T294 VKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,383 mi
Last recorded154,383 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 154,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 146,799 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 139,435 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,742 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Dec 2012 124,054 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 117,257 miles

Slight play in offside of steering

Pass 19 Jan 2011 114,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 114,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 114,467 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 104,234 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 104,234 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,132 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 98,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 91,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,085 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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T294 VKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T294 VKJ, 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 T294 VKJ registered?

T294 VKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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