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T519 VFL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,441 mi
Last recorded180,441 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT519 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 180,441 miles

Both rear tyres inner tread are stepped/ Both front wishbone bushes are unbonded/ Both rear shock absorbers are weak/ Slight play in front anti roll bar link pins

Dent in boot/ Various oil leaks/ Front bumberdamaged/ Dents and scratches to various body panels/ Slight play in both front shocker tops/ Slight play in near side rack and pinion

Pass 30 Mar 2007 164,092 miles

c.a.t. rattling.

lift in front suspension top bushes

oil dipstick tube broken,oil leaking and level low.

puncture repair in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2007 164,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs worn

c.a.t.rattling.

lift in front suspension top bushes

oil dip stick tube broken,oil leaking and level low.

puncture repair in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2006 125,987 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 30 Apr 2005 94,022 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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T519 VFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T519 VFL, 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 T519 VFL registered?

T519 VFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T519 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T519 VFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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