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W794 TRX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW794 TRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,134 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,416 miles

Offside offside rear brake binding slighty

engine cover fitted

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

tread wearing low on nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2015 77,416 miles

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

Offside offside rear brake binding slighty

engine cover fitted

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

tread wearing low on nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,109 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor power steering fluid leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,327 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note offside front door mirror surround damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note offside front door mirror surround damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2011 69,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,414 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,112 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,202 miles

O/S/F Tyre Down to 2mm side wall poor

Fail 28 Sep 2009 63,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

O/S/F Tyre Down to 2mm side wall poor

Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,053 miles

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

n /s mirror cover loose and tapped up

Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,502 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 56,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,057 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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W794 TRX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W794 TRX, 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 W794 TRX registered?

W794 TRX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W794 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W794 TRX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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