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T218 HFJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,143 mi
Last recorded163,143 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 HFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 163,143 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 145,500 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under tray insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2016 145,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under tray insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,518 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 99,377 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,952 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery tray loose

Fail 19 Jun 2013 75,952 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery tray loose

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,486 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,307 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 44,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,831 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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T218 HFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T218 HFJ, 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 T218 HFJ registered?

T218 HFJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T218 HFJ safe to buy?

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