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T107 HBT

1999 Volkswagen Bora

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,576 mi
Last recorded108,576 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT107 HBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 108,576 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage AT RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2018 108,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE AT CAT (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH PITTED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CLIP MISSING (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage AT RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2017 105,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 105,448 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both and cracking on walls (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 102,083 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage N/SIDE AT RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2016 102,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH DIP (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage N/SIDE AT RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,432 miles

rear brakes tight

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,948 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear bumpstops split

front wipers smearing

rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Jul 2013 88,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear bumpstops split

front wipers smearing

rear tyres splitting on sidewalls

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,916 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 85,899 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,703 miles

front wipers split still clearing screen

rear axle bushs split no exsses movement

rear bump stops split

Fail 29 May 2010 77,663 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wipers split still clearing screen

rear axle bushs split no exsses movement

rear bump stops split

Pass 22 May 2009 73,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle bushs split no exsses movement

rear bump stops perished

Fail 22 May 2009 73,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle bushs split no exsses movement

rear bump stops perished

Pass 20 May 2008 67,138 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 55,866 miles

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

offside rear brake binding very slightly

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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T107 HBT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T107 HBT, 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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T107 HBT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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