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T608 GJM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,874 mi
Last recorded137,874 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 GJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 137,874 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 135,517 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 135,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 133,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Top mount has play

Fail 8 Dec 2015 133,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Top mount has play

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 129,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 127,866 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 120,749 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 114,457 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 108,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 102,123 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 66,736 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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T608 GJM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T608 GJM, 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 T608 GJM registered?

T608 GJM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T608 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T608 GJM shows 14 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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