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T262 VKE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,248 mi
Last recorded144,248 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 VKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 144,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2024 142,726 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 142,726 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 138,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 138,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 138,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak coming from join on middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 129,619 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 124,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,203 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,327 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 95,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 95,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 84,306 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,235 miles

front both and rear discs has scoure lines and edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,356 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 43,689 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 43,689 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,755 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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T262 VKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T262 VKE, 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 T262 VKE registered?

T262 VKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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