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T998 JGN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,435 mi
Last recorded152,435 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 JGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 152,435 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 138,700 miles

hand/brake imbalance close to limits

nail o/s front tyre

o/s front tyre worn

rear brake imbalance

rear shock bushes worn

rear sus arm bushes worn close to limits [void]

Pass 20 Apr 2010 126,500 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 126,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 80,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,501 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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T998 JGN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T998 JGN, 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 T998 JGN registered?

T998 JGN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is T998 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T998 JGN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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