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T253 OHL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Lpg 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

141,977 mi
Last recorded141,977 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 OHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 141,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

outer sills crushed

Pass 26 Jun 2015 138,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 131,107 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 131,104 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2012 125,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2012 125,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 122,223 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

rear discs lipped corroded and pitted

Fail 5 May 2011 122,223 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

rear discs lipped corroded and pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 119,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 119,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

coolant low

front bumper damaged

front discs lipped and corroded

front suspention componants corroded

gearbox and engine oil leaks

n/s head lamp glass cloudy

o/s/r coil spring corroded

pas pipes damp

rear discs lipped and corroded

rear tyres stepping

Pass 22 May 2009 116,030 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 116,030 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ac inop, stone chips in windscreen, coil springs corroded, front brake discs corroded and worn, various oil leaks, various dents and scratchs to body panels.

Pass 20 May 2008 111,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2008 111,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 107,230 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 107,230 miles

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

rear brakes imbalanced †rear brake discs heavily corroded †front discs corroded & lipped †brake pipes greased †brake hoses perished & metal ends corroded †rear tyres worn on edges †front number plate deteriorated †oil leaks †exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 103,075 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 103,075 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 22 May 2006 103,074 miles

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

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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T253 OHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T253 OHL, 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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T253 OHL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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