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T789 DFC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,904 mi
Last recorded146,904 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 146,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 139,394 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 139,399 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 132,558 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 132,558 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 113,657 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 113,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 100,508 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 100,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,699 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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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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