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T263 VKE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,646 mi
Last recorded103,646 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 VKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 103,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 97,869 miles

EML light fails to operate

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on inner edges both slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 97,869 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML light fails to operate

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on inner edges both slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 91,649 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 78,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,661 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

parking brake efficiency only just met - recommend repair /adjustment as necessary

Pass 26 Aug 2017 73,897 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,453 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 66,453 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

minor oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 50,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,630 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 46,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,913 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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T263 VKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T263 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 T263 VKE registered?

T263 VKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T263 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T263 VKE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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