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T690 KGY

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT690 KGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,231 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 105,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,195 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 100,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,365 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 90,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,142 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,329 miles

osf tyre low

suspension very hard and not much movement

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,489 miles

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,610 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 47,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,371 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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T690 KGY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T690 KGY, 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 T690 KGY registered?

T690 KGY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T690 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T690 KGY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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