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T801 POM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,230 mi
Last recorded74,230 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 POM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,230 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamps misty

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,947 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,216 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 41,172 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,071 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 35,344 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 33,884 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r + o/s/r + o/s/f tyres side wall cracking

Pass 26 May 2010 33,884 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r + o/s/r + o/s/f tyres side wall cracking

Pass 29 May 2009 32,494 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 32,494 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 29,541 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,564 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,280 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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T801 POM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T801 POM, 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 T801 POM registered?

T801 POM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T801 POM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T801 POM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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