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T875 CWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,125 mi
Last recorded172,125 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT875 CWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 172,125 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 165,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 158,787 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 154,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 150,232 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 144,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer mounting bracket corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 138,715 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 138,705 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 132,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 126,776 miles

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 26 Mar 2008 120,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 112,257 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 106,070 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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T875 CWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T875 CWL, 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 T875 CWL registered?

T875 CWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T875 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T875 CWL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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