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T798 DFC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,754 mi
Last recorded81,754 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,042 miles

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

small chip in windscreen.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 77,042 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

small chip in windscreen.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,845 miles

Both front tyres are waring / worn low on inner and outer tread bands.

Offside front indicator bulb discolourd to the limits.

Rear axle beam mounting bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 69,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are waring / worn low on inner and outer tread bands.

Offside front indicator bulb discolourd to the limits.

Rear axle beam mounting bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,502 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,466 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,159 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 55,157 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 48,700 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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T798 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T798 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 T798 DFC registered?

T798 DFC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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