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T233 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,992 mi
Last recorded70,992 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,651 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,651 miles

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

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 4 Aug 2009 61,999 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 61,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 57,232 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 51,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,257 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 39,323 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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T233 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T233 VHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T233 VHK registered?

T233 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T233 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T233 VHK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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