MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S, O/S (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged
Offside Rear rear brake binding park brake lever not working possible caliper/cable needed (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s perished at crimps (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward mountings (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)
both head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distortion
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear split rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s perished at crimps (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor condition (3.5.1i)
Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear close to fail (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel binding slightly
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward mountings (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)
both head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distortion
lower wishbone bushes weak
slight binding to rear brakes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
lower wishbone bushes weak
slight binding to rear brakes
both front antiroll bar drop links lower bushes showing wear
signs of slight tyre contact with nearside inner wing when on left lock
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front antiroll bar drop links lower bushes showing wear
signs of slight tyre contact with nearside inner wing when on left lock
damage to front bumper and number plate
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r brake caliper sticking slightly
damage to front bumper and number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear disc corroded.
offside rear disc corroded.
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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T226 UCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 T226 UCG, 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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T226 UCG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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