MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,674 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both headlamp aims on upper limits
both outersills slightly damaged
centre exhaust section has a slight blow
front brake discs slightly worn
front brake pads on limit
handbrake lever pawals have slight play
nearside front back wishbone bush becoming unbonded
nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
offside door mirror slightly damaged
offside front inner anti roll wrap round bush has slight play
offside front tyre close to legal limit
offside headlamp slightly discoloured
offside rear seat belt clasp requires attention soon
power steering pump slightly noisey
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T214 VKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 T214 VKE, 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 T214 VKE registered?
T214 VKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 June 1999.
Is T214 VKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for T214 VKE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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