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T282 PNF

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,683 mi
Last recorded138,683 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 PNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 138,683 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 126,080 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 125,010 miles

Central Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 117,504 miles

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

all brake pipes plastic coated

Fail 26 Nov 2015 116,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes plastic coated

Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,769 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front side light colour

Front to rear brake pipes blistering

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 103,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front side light colour

Front to rear brake pipes blistering

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,041 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

The front and rear brake discs are in poor condition due to wear and corrosion.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,025 miles

Drivers side rear door will not open from inside and the outside

Pass 1 Aug 2009 73,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,057 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,063 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 66,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,213 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T282 PNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T282 PNF, 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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T282 PNF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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