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T565 AJO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,891 mi
Last recorded106,891 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT565 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 106,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,532 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 102,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,389 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 93,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,917 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 79,606 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,840 miles

front & back disks have grease on them

n/s/r axcel bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Jul 2012 74,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front & back disks have grease on them

n/s/r axcel bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,504 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,971 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 66,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,327 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 62,779 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,063 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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T565 AJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T565 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 T565 AJO registered?

T565 AJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is T565 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T565 AJO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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