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T770 DFC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,143 mi
Last recorded79,143 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT770 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,143 miles

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

both rear brake discs have some pitting

Fail 5 Oct 2011 79,143 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs have some pitting

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cat heat shield loose

middle exhaust mount loose but exhausr still suported

o/s rear tyre cracking on wall

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,650 miles

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

n/s front inner cv boot leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2009 67,650 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s front inner cv boot leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,468 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,969 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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T770 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T770 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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What year was T770 DFC registered?

T770 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T770 DFC safe to buy?

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