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T84 OWE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,327 mi
Last recorded100,327 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT84 OWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 100,327 miles

h/lamnps deterating on lenes

Pass 29 Nov 2012 97,680 miles

front h/lamp lenes deterating

Pass 23 Nov 2011 93,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside headlamp pattern weak

offside headlamp pattern weak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 93,950 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside headlamp pattern weak

offside headlamp pattern weak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,839 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 90,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 85,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

two child seats fitted limiting seat belt tests

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,124 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

two child seats fitted limiting seat belt tests

Pass 12 May 2008 74,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,014 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 72,014 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear tyres worn to approx 2.0mm

Pass 6 Dec 2005 68,473 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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T84 OWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T84 OWE, 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 T84 OWE registered?

T84 OWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T84 OWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T84 OWE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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