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T872 KCJ

1998 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,757 mi
Last recorded98,757 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Bora118,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT872 KCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,757 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 97,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,815 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 93,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,213 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,213 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,932 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 56,390 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

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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T872 KCJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 118,448 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 T872 KCJ, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T872 KCJ registered?

T872 KCJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T872 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T872 KCJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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