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T281 WYG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,670 mi
Last recorded183,670 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 WYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 183,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 175,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 169,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 162,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear back plate missing

exhaust centre bracket broken off

exhaust centre sleeve clamp badly corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 161,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pump to rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear back plate missing

exhaust centre bracket broken off

exhaust centre sleeve clamp badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 153,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 145,851 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 145,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 136,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear bump stops splitting

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

power steering pipe(pump to rack) weaping at joints slightly

Fail 13 May 2014 136,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear bump stops splitting

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

power steering pipe(pump to rack) weaping at joints slightly

Pass 21 May 2013 128,895 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 119,908 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 110,791 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 110,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 101,095 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 92,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

rear brakes binding

tick over slightly lumpy

Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,478 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brakes binding

tick over slightly lumpy

Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,852 miles

n/s/r bump stop split

Fail 5 Jun 2007 73,432 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,977 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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T281 WYG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 T281 WYG, 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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T281 WYG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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