CarVerify

Free Car Check

T191 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,772 mi
Last recorded145,772 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT191 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 145,772 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 145,692 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 133,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 127,266 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 127,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 120,456 miles

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

both rear bump stops slightly worn

front and rear number plates seperated

front brake hoses slightly perished

front tyres sloghtly worn on inner edge

n/s wiper blade split

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2008 109,953 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to seperate

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre has small cuts in tread

pas pipe rack to pump slightly damp

slight corrosion on front anti-roll bar

various minor chips on front windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2007 99,842 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate seperating

Pass 4 Aug 2006 91,071 miles

front number plate seperating

rear number plate heavly seperated

Pass 28 Jul 2005 78,872 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 78,872 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

number plates lifting

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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T191 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T191 VHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T191 VHK?

You can check the full history of T191 VHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T191 VHK registered?

T191 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T191 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T191 VHK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T191 VHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T191 VHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.