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T623 FFX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,270 mi
Last recorded114,270 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT623 FFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,270 miles

Slight oil leak

Weak headlight output and patterns

Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Slight oil leak

Weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 12 Jun 2018 108,356 miles

Oil leak

Weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 13 Jun 2017 103,358 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 97,505 miles

Both front tyres below limit on edges

Weak headlights and patterns

Fail 24 May 2016 97,505 miles

Both front tyres below limit on edges

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Weak headlights and patterns

Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre below limit on edge

weak headlights and patterns

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,452 miles

offside front tyre below limit on edge

weak headlights and patterns

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 84,491 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,809 miles

rear brake pads look low/nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,125 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,976 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 49,969 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 42,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 37,406 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perrished,nail in tread & low on pressure

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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T623 FFX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T623 FFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T623 FFX registered?

T623 FFX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T623 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T623 FFX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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