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T215 FUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,438 mi
Last recorded181,438 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 FUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 181,438 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 181,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 169,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Underbody heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2015 169,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Some deterioration present both headlamp lenses

Underbody heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 161,948 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but light output is not seriously affected

Rear centre lap belt fastener missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2014 161,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but light output is not seriously affected

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear centre lap belt fastener missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 155,210 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear seat centre lap belt fastener missing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 155,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear seat centre lap belt fastener missing

Some noise present n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 147,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear seat centre lap belt buckle missing

o/s/r brake binding slightly

srs warning lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 147,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear seat centre lap belt buckle missing

o/s/r brake binding slightly

srs warning lamp on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 138,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s head lamp beam pattern irregular

o/s head lamp lens deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

srs warning lamp on

Fail 9 Nov 2011 138,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s head lamp beam pattern irregular

o/s head lamp lens deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

srs warning lamp on

Fail 15 Nov 2010 131,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 131,824 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 120,909 miles

osf tyre catching on wing liner

radiator and associated parts loose

Fail 17 Nov 2009 120,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre catching on wing liner

radiator and associated parts loose

Pass 25 Oct 2008 102,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 93,876 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,355 miles

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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T215 FUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T215 FUD, 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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T215 FUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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