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T212 AWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 145,286 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 131,720 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 131,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 118,498 miles

condition of inner brake pads all round not known due to limited vision

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 May 2009 118,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,979 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 104,979 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 90,282 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 90,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,322 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 78,322 miles

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?

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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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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T212 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T212 AWL safe to buy?

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