MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
engine and gearbox oil leaks
exhaust corroded
front wipers slightly smearing
rear discs lipped corroded and pitted
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
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
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.
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)
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)
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
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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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