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T679 FFX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,304 mi
Last recorded160,304 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT679 FFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 160,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 146,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Oct 2012 142,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Oct 2012 142,327 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2011 135,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 125,760 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,658 miles

tyres very close to inner arches on lock to lock test wider tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2008 106,055 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 106,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear foward axle mounting bush in poor condition

play in front struts

play in front struts

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2007 99,859 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,203 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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T679 FFX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T679 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.

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What year was T679 FFX registered?

T679 FFX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T679 FFX safe to buy?

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