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T224 ALO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

36,291 mi
Last recorded36,291 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 36,291 miles

Both front top upper suspension mounts have play

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Jan 2023 36,291 miles

Both front top upper suspension mounts have play

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres outer side walls deteriorated

front upper suspension mounts have movement

Fail 20 Jan 2022 35,529 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres outer side walls deteriorated

front upper suspension mounts have movement

Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 33,518 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall scuffs/age cuts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 33,337 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens slightly faded (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall scuffs/age cuts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,643 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn /corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four tyres have age related cuts

both front headlamp lens slightly faded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 28,575 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 24,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,081 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 23,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,307 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 22,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,127 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,760 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,596 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 15,737 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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T224 ALO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T224 ALO, 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 T224 ALO registered?

T224 ALO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T224 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T224 ALO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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