MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
n/s/f outer cv boot splitting
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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
exhaust is corroded at cat
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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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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T235 TUM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 July 1999.
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