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T969 JGY

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,452 mi
Last recorded185,452 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT969 JGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 185,452 miles

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

cant inspect welds due to thick paint on underside of body

rear axle corroded

suspension parts painted in thick paint

this vehicle is highly modified

Fail 8 Feb 2017 185,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

cant inspect welds due to thick paint on underside of body

rear axle corroded

suspension parts painted in thick paint

this vehicle is highly modified

Pass 13 Oct 2014 173,868 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 173,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 157,766 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 157,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 147,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 147,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 135,450 miles

both dipped beam patterns poor

near side rear pads spring not in correctly

near side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2010 127,280 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 119,879 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,876 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 109,875 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 95,493 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 95,493 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre has nail in tread.n/ front tyre has nail in tread.n/s rear seat belt not tested,baby seat fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,210 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2006 80,210 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T969 JGY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T969 JGY, 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 T969 JGY registered?

T969 JGY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T969 JGY safe to buy?

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