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T844 BJO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,099 mi
Last recorded122,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT844 BJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 122,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front top strut mountains slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,940 miles

Rear Coil springs corroded

colossal engine leak

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has play

Exhaust blow mid section

Fail 19 Jun 2019 119,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blow mid section

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has play

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear brake pads low

colossal engine leak

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 117,329 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 117,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No reverse lights

Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak bad engine leak ()

reverse gear difficult to select

Fail 21 Jun 2017 114,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure and leaking (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak bad engine leak ()

reverse gear difficult to select

Pass 4 Jul 2016 110,486 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,719 miles

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

handbrake application rough

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

oil leaks

oil level low

Fail 17 Jun 2015 106,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake application rough

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

oil leaks

oil level low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s o/s front head lamp plastic covers deteariorating

n/s o/s rear axle rubber bushes deteariorating

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

n/s o/s front head lamp plastic covers deteariorating

n/s o/s rear axle rubber bushes deteariorating

o/s lower inner wing plastic wheel arch cover rubbing drive shaft

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,132 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 97,132 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Oct 2011 91,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,916 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 85,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,402 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 75,402 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off side mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,175 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes in poor condition.

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust.

Engine running badly.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 48,671 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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T844 BJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T844 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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T844 BJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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