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T255 WKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,982 mi
Last recorded87,982 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 WKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,982 miles

brake pipes at rear showing corrosion

coil springs are showing corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 86,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bodywork damaged

exhaust centre bracket detached

o/s outer sill damaged

oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,648 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre mounting broken on exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,727 miles

exhaust centre mounting detatched

lift in both front upper strut mountings

Fail 4 Sep 2017 80,727 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre mounting detatched

lift in both front upper strut mountings

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,697 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,604 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,833 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,832 miles

advise front anti rollbar bushes worn.

advise rear axel bushes de-bonding

Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,510 miles

Stonechip in windscreen. OSR axle mounting bush split & worn. Heavy flexing to suspension bushes under load. Brake hoses perished & cracking. Exhaust corroded. Ribbed belt heavily cracked.

swervice inspection lamp showing on dash. wheel alignment reading at -18 degrees. Poor damping action to OSR shock absorber. Slight gas leak from exhaust manifold area. Dents & scratches to various panels. Poor damping action from OSF shock absorber.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 53,510 miles

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

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

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

Stonechip in windscreen. OSR axle mounting bush split & worn. Heavy flexing to suspension bushes under load. Brake hoses perished & cracking. Exhaust corroded. Ribbed belt heavily cracked.

swervice inspection lamp showing on dash. wheel alignment reading at -18 degrees. Poor damping action to OSR shock absorber. Slight gas leak from exhaust manifold area. Dents & scratches to various panels. Poor damping action from OSF shock absorber.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,048 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and small cuts in sidewalls.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,914 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing †nail in n/s/r tyre †exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2006 39,869 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear

Cracking to rear suspension bushes †Hand brake travel high †Slight cracking to front wishbone bushes †

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Screw in near side rear tyre (non repairable) †205 55 16v

Pass 9 Sep 2006 39,869 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear

Cracking to rear suspension bushes †Hand brake travel high †Slight cracking to front wishbone bushes †

Screw in near side rear tyre (non repairable) †205 55 16v

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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T255 WKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T255 WKK, 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 T255 WKK registered?

T255 WKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T255 WKK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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