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T825 MLL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,302 mi
Last recorded205,302 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT825 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 205,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 201,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 190,700 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 190,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 181,217 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 181,217 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 170,765 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 167,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 157,600 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 147,216 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 135,450 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 123,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 123,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 111,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 111,893 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 97,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 97,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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T825 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T825 MLL, 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 T825 MLL registered?

T825 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T825 MLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T825 MLL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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