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T921 DNN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,285 mi
Last recorded193,285 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT921 DNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 193,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 189,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE NEARSIDE (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded OFFSIDE NEARSIDE (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush OFFSIDE NEARSIDE (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE NEARSIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush OFFSIDE NEARSIDE (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 184,608 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 173,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 166,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 156,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 135,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 135,061 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 135,061 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2008 12,237 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2008 12,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 104,451 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 104,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 93,941 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)

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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T921 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T921 DNN, 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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T921 DNN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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