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T854 PND

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,770 mi
Last recorded115,770 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT854 PND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,770 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,810 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inneredge

spare tyre worn below 1.6m

Fail 18 Jan 2014 111,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inneredge

spare tyre worn below 1.6m

Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,176 miles

nearside rar tyre on 1.6m

offside front tyreworn on inneredge

slight oil leak

spare tyre worn

Fail 25 Jan 2013 101,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rar tyre on 1.6m

offside front tyreworn on inneredge

slight oil leak

spare tyre worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 90,089 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 90,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,245 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW

Fail 14 Jan 2011 79,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,920 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 12 Jan 2010 76,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,648 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 61,648 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,428 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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T854 PND is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T854 PND, 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 T854 PND registered?

T854 PND is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T854 PND safe to buy?

The MOT history for T854 PND shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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