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T454 LFM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,358 mi
Last recorded149,358 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 LFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2011 149,358 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 149,358 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 132,499 miles

At 1st the brake lights where intermitant but then started working all the time.I should replace the brake light switch very soon.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 125,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 121,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 114,179 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 105,030 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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T454 LFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T454 LFM, 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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How do I check the history of T454 LFM?

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What year was T454 LFM registered?

T454 LFM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is T454 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T454 LFM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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