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T254 AWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,250 mi
Last recorded76,250 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,250 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,260 miles

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

previous damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

previous damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 67,991 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,840 miles

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

slight cut nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,726 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,726 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,057 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 61,051 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T254 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T254 AWL, 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 T254 AWL registered?

T254 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T254 AWL safe to buy?

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