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T252 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,609 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.

Slight play both front rack ends, inner joints.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front rack end slight play.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 81,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,843 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,059 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,231 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 71,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2009 64,507 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 64,507 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 54,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 54,306 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,474 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 47,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T252 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T252 OKK, 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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T252 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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