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T840 BJO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,570 mi
Last recorded134,570 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT840 BJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 134,570 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 134,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 121,398 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 121,398 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 107,950 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 107,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,381 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

park brake needs ajusting

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,650 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

outer sills damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2011 86,647 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mount broken

outer sills damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2010

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2010

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,012 miles

advise replacement offside lower arm bush

lower arm bushes split

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,422 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

slight play lower arm bushes

Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,349 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 48,335 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2006 40,860 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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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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T840 BJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T840 BJO safe to buy?

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