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T69 VFL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,408 mi
Last recorded166,408 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT69 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 166,408 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise - both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated slight play

advise - both rear discs slight corrosion to both inner and outer surfaces

Fail 15 Aug 2015 166,405 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise - both front headlamps dulling lenses

advise - both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated slight play

advise - both rear discs slight corrosion to both inner and outer surfaces

advise - exhaust centre section mount bracket deteriorated/corrosion

advise - nearside rear brake pipe to and from flexi swollen

Pass 11 Aug 2014 162,478 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 160,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 158,969 miles

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

N/s rear brake has slight restricted free movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 158,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/s rear brake has slight restricted free movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 152,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 145,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 21 May 2009 134,555 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Fail 21 May 2009 134,555 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 28 May 2008 125,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 114,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2006 101,834 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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T69 VFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T69 VFL, 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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T69 VFL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T69 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T69 VFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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