MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,017 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Clutch and acclerator pedal rubbers missing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offsiode mirror damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Inner 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)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Clutch and acclerator pedal rubbers missing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offsiode mirror damaged
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
accelerator pedal rubber missing
air bag light on
clutch biting point very high
clutch pedal rubber missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
accelerator pedal rubber missing
air bag light on
clutch biting point very high
clutch pedal rubber missing
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pedal rubber missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers door drop glass not operational
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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T285 HKO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 T285 HKO, 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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T285 HKO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 June 1999.
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