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T849 RMV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,801 mi
Last recorded61,801 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT849 RMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,801 miles

of side mirror glass damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,771 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,712 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 50,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 46,239 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 46,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T849 RMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T849 RMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T849 RMV?

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What year was T849 RMV registered?

T849 RMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T849 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T849 RMV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T849 RMV have outstanding finance?

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