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T236 XBX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,720 mi
Last recorded112,720 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 XBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 112,720 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 106,377 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,453 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot slightly inscure

power steering pipes slight leak

Fail 2 Feb 2010 92,453 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,783 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 87,783 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 83,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,376 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 78,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,342 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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T236 XBX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T236 XBX, 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 T236 XBX registered?

T236 XBX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T236 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T236 XBX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T236 XBX have outstanding finance?

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