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T674 LWX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,025 mi
Last recorded159,025 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT674 LWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 159,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 Apr 2015 148,896 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 15 Nov 2013 148,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

car to low to roller brake test

rear brake discs worn unevenly to brake pads

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 9 Nov 2013 148,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

car to low to roller brake test

rear brake discs worn unevenly to brake pads

slight damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 137,331 miles

car to low to put in brake roller tester

screen has crack in it

Pass 29 Jul 2011 130,280 miles

Front tyres rub inner wings on full lock

NSR & OSR brake discs corroded

Screen crack to zones A & B longer than it should be but out of drivers eye line.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 119,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front and rear brake disc worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 110,421 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 105,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 82,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 77,068 miles

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

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

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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T674 LWX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T674 LWX, 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 T674 LWX registered?

T674 LWX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T674 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T674 LWX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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