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T256 JKP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,186 mi
Last recorded123,186 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 JKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,186 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 116,701 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 112,144 miles

both rear tyres are approaching the tread wear indicators

Fail 4 Dec 2009 112,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are approaching the tread wear indicators

Pass 4 Nov 2008 101,441 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 101,441 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 90,544 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 90,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 75,978 miles

CENTRAL EXHAUST HANGER IS DETATCHED FROM EXHAUST .REAR EXHAUST HANGER IS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 29 Nov 2006 75,978 miles

CENTRAL EXHAUST HANGER IS DETATCHED FROM EXHAUST .REAR EXHAUST HANGER IS HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 60,912 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 60,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust centre section mounting broken but exhaust system still supported

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T256 JKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T256 JKP, 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 T256 JKP registered?

T256 JKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T256 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T256 JKP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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