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T244 RGP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,157 mi
Last recorded109,157 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT244 RGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 109,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,785 miles

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

centre rear upper brake light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2018 100,784 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear centre top brake light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2017 99,084 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn at inside edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 99,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

both nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn at inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,761 miles

both nearside and offside front tyre slightly worn at inside edge

Fail 26 Jul 2016 97,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside front tyre slightly worn at inside edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust pipe slightly blowing between the joints

Fail 8 Jul 2015 94,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust pipe slightly blowing between the joints

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,467 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust slightly blowing between the joints

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,443 miles

engine oil level is low

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,983 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 80,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 76,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,562 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 73,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 70,579 miles

n/s front inner driveshaft boot inscure

o/s front inner driveshaft boot inscure

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2009 70,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s front inner driveshaft boot inscure

o/s front inner driveshaft boot inscure

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,511 miles

rear No plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2008 66,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear No plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 89,632 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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T244 RGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T244 RGP, 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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T244 RGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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