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T394 DGD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT394 DGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 127,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 120,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jul 2013 120,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jun 2012 115,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 115,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Jul 2011 108,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 96,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 80,373 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 80,373 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Jul 2008 71,445 miles

rear tyres perishing

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2008 71,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perishing

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,976 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 42,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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T394 DGD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T394 DGD, 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 T394 DGD registered?

T394 DGD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T394 DGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T394 DGD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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