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T706 THJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,784 mi
Last recorded118,784 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 THJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,784 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,302 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 115,302 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 111,768 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,097 miles

Front Both front tyres have balding on inner edge

Front Both headlamps shown no aim (polished lenses and now have headlamp aim)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 106,097 miles

Front Both front tyres have balding on inner edge

Front Both headlamps shown no aim (polished lenses and now have headlamp aim)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both rear lights (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,015 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Jul 2016 101,015 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,074 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,597 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 88,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,704 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 83,701 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,876 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 48,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,538 miles

air bag light on

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 THJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 THJ, 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 T706 THJ registered?

T706 THJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T706 THJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T706 THJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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