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T879 MLL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,764 mi
Last recorded194,764 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 MLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 194,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 190,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 184,735 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 179,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 175,093 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 169,169 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 169,163 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 163,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 162,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 158,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 151,117 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 121,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T879 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T879 MLL, 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 T879 MLL registered?

T879 MLL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T879 MLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T879 MLL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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