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T278 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 115,823 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 112,591 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 107,623 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 107,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,026 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 104,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,924 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 87,923 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 80,140 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 72,623 miles

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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T278 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T278 VHK, 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 T278 VHK registered?

T278 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T278 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 VHK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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