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T162 AWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,539 mi
Last recorded152,539 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 152,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 146,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge 205/55-16

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 19 Nov 2016 146,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge 205/55-16

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Nov 2015 140,541 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 140,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 134,268 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Nov 2013 121,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,963 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 114,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 114,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brakes indicate a slight bind

Pass 29 Nov 2011 145,620 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 145,620 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 139,587 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 4 Nov 2008 132,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 124,737 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 117,401 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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T162 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T162 AWL, 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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T162 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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