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T235 TUM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,548 mi
Last recorded159,548 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 TUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 159,548 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 159,548 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high levul (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 157,347 miles

front brake discs are worn and rusted

n/s/f outer cv boot is starting to split

noise on power steering when turned

oil leak on the engine

Pass 20 Apr 2018 155,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 154,121 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

high level brake light in-op

Fail 20 Apr 2017 154,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper torn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

high level brake light in-op

Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,606 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot splitting

Fail 19 Apr 2016 152,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r 205/55/16/w (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f (8.2.3)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f outer cv boot splitting

Pass 22 Apr 2015 151,018 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 151,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 148,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust middle pipe is splitting

front bumper held on with tie wraps

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

oil leak on the engine

Pass 12 Mar 2013 145,778 miles

exhaust is corroded at cat

Pass 29 Mar 2012 144,306 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 141,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 140,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 134,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 130,757 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 130,757 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 125,383 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 117,474 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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T235 TUM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T235 TUM, 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 T235 TUM registered?

T235 TUM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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