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T954 NEG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT954 NEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 116,013 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 103,471 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 103,449 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 81,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate cracked

rear tyre size different to fronts

Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,801 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate cracked

rear tyre size different to fronts

Fail 19 Apr 2008 67,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount adrift

front wiper blades smearing

n s track rod has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2008 67,846 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount adrift

front wiper blades smearing

n s track rod has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

acf canister has part missing

centre exhaust mount adrift

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,537 miles

Centre exhaust silencer mounting broken.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate distorted.

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

Wipers smear screen.

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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T954 NEG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T954 NEG, 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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T954 NEG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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