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T62 WYJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,667 mi
Last recorded197,667 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 197,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 184,293 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 177,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre tread cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2014 173,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 168,972 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 165,021 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face ppads getting low

headlamps discoloured

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight leak fromt offside front shock absorber

Fail 3 Apr 2012 165,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face ppads getting low

headlamps discoloured

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight leak fromt offside front shock absorber

Pass 20 Apr 2011 156,230 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face, pads ok

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 144,293 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 20 Apr 2009 134,436 miles

nearside & ofside front wishbone inner rear bushes separating

Pass 4 Apr 2008 126,770 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 126,770 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 114,839 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 100,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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T62 WYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 T62 WYJ, 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 T62 WYJ registered?

T62 WYJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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