MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,570 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust joint starting to leak
rear of exhaust corroded and leaking slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust joint starting to leak
rear of exhaust corroded and leaking slightly
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear brakes slight bind
exhaust mountings corroded
nearside and offside front end roll bar links slight wear
rear brake pipes slight corrosion
rear disc worn
rear pads getting low
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brakes slight bind
exhaust mountings corroded
nearside and offside front end roll bar links slight wear
rear brake pipes slight corrosion
rear disc worn
rear pads getting low
windscreen chipped
exhaust mounts corroded
park brake needs ajusting
slight bind on nearside rear brake
centre exhaust mount broken
outer sills damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
centre exhaust mount broken
outer sills damaged
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise replacement offside lower arm bush
lower arm bushes split
both rear tyres on 2mm
slight play lower arm bushes
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T840 BJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 T840 BJO, 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 T840 BJO registered?
T840 BJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 June 1999.
Is T840 BJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for T840 BJO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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