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T243 UAO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,443 mi
Last recorded137,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 UAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 137,443 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 137,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 131,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 128,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 128,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 123,338 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 125,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,442 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2014 98,011 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,460 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,407 miles

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

all four tyres sidewalls scuffed

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,807 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,914 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,914 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,179 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,461 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 66,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,788 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,148 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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T243 UAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T243 UAO, 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 T243 UAO registered?

T243 UAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T243 UAO safe to buy?

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