MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front discs poor condition
both rear discs poor condition
o/s/f wing and door damaged ok day of test
n/s front lower arm rear bush poor condition
nail in o/s rear tyre
o/s front door and wing is in poor condition
o/s rear tyre is geting low
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
n/s front lower arm rear bush poor condition
nail in o/s rear tyre
o/s front door and wing is in poor condition
o/s rear tyre is geting low
oil leak
condition of inner brake pads all round not known due to limited vision
rear brake discs worn
rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
condition of inner brake pads all round not known due to limited vision
exhaust rattle
rear brake discs worn
rear tyres slightly perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil cap missing
rear number plate poor condition
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
oil cap missing
rear number plate poor condition
slight damage to the offside rear brake flexi hose not bulging under pressure or exposing any cords at the time of test
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight damage to the offside rear brake flexi hose not bulging under pressure or exposing any cords at the time of test
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
oil leak
rear number plate de-laminating
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T212 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 T212 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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What year was T212 AWL registered?
T212 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.
Is T212 AWL safe to buy?
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