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T785 ASM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,593 mi
Last recorded69,593 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 ASM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 69,593 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 56,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 56,023 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,536 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,921 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,125 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,525 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,291 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 29,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,147 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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T785 ASM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T785 ASM, 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 T785 ASM registered?

T785 ASM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T785 ASM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T785 ASM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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