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V46 TJO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,662 mi
Last recorded146,662 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 TJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 146,662 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 146,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 139,019 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,920 miles

front pads low

n/s/r/shock weak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 125,887 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2014 125,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 122,994 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

slight play os rackend

wipers slight smear

Fail 19 Sep 2013 122,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

slight play os rackend

wipers slight smear

Pass 23 Oct 2012 118,447 miles

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

both front tyres bald on both edges + close to limit

heavy engine oil leak

some play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 23 Oct 2012 118,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

both front tyres bald on both edges + close to limit

heavy engine oil leak

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

minor damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 31 Oct 2011 112,118 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

minor damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 105,299 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 105,299 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,054 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 173,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 153,292 miles

rear exaust box has a temporary mount fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2006 130,380 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 130,380 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V46 TJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V46 TJO, 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 V46 TJO registered?

V46 TJO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V46 TJO safe to buy?

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