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T706 DFC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,559 mi
Last recorded208,559 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 208,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 196,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 196,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 183,007 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 183,007 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 169,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 157,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 148,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 144,406 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 139,800 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear bump stop broken

Power steering pipe weeping

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 139,800 miles

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear bump stop broken

Power steering pipe weeping

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 132,640 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 132,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

clutch worn out

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 123,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 111,764 miles

front tyres going bald on inside edges

Fail 12 Mar 2008 111,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres going bald on inside edges

Fail 26 Feb 2007 98,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 98,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,062 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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T706 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T706 DFC, 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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T706 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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