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T855 APO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,080 mi
Last recorded82,080 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT855 APO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,080 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,637 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 65,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,882 miles

Advise rear number plate fading

Advise rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 63,882 miles

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

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

Advise rear number plate fading

Advise rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,010 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 60,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Severe engine missfire

Fail 13 Oct 2006 57,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs and pads worn.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,329 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn.

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 52,555 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 52,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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T855 APO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T855 APO, 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 T855 APO?

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What year was T855 APO registered?

T855 APO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T855 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T855 APO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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