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T198 VWY

1999 Volkswagen Bora

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,011 mi
Last recorded112,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 VWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,998 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 110,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 109,293 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,478 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 101,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2012 98,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,770 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 88,121 miles

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

water leak from engine

Pass 24 Jun 2008 154,025 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 154,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 151,571 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 147,249 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 147,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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T198 VWY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T198 VWY, 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 T198 VWY registered?

T198 VWY is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T198 VWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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