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T421 AJO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,359 mi
Last recorded136,359 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT421 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 136,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 136,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 132,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 127,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 127,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 121,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 117,413 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 117,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 113,373 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 113,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 99,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 96,482 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,065 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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T421 AJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T421 AJO, 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 T421 AJO registered?

T421 AJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T421 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T421 AJO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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