MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o.s.r tyre has slight cracking to the sidewall/tread
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Both front lower arm rear bushes weak
Both rear axle bushes have movement in them
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front no plate cracked, reaar delaminating
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Both front lower arm rear bushes weak
Both rear axle bushes have movement in them
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front no plate cracked, reaar delaminating
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
centre exhaust bracket rubber broken
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre low
nearside rear tyre low and cut in tread
offside front tyre low shoulder wear inner edge
rear number plate poor condition
slight play in rack
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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T789 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 T789 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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T789 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 April 1999.
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