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T193 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT193 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,361 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 93,361 miles

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 83,055 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 83,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 May 2007 73,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 73,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 May 2006 63,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 63,116 miles

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

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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T193 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T193 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

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What year was T193 VHK registered?

T193 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T193 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T193 VHK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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