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T302 CGX

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,816 mi
Last recorded246,816 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT302 CGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 246,816 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 246,812 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 239,144 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 239,144 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 225,645 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 225,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 212,042 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 196,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 174,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 174,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 157,040 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 157,036 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,239 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 121,398 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear seat folded down at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to offside front bumper at time of test

exhaust centre mounting broken

Pass 5 Jul 2017 102,355 miles

Backbox bracket corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Discs corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,054 miles

Nearside Front excessive play in tie rod

Fail 13 Jun 2016 86,054 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced both sides rear bushes collapsed (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front excessive play in tie rod

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 67,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,640 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,827 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,444 miles

All four tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 41,878 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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T302 CGX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T302 CGX, 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 T302 CGX registered?

T302 CGX is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T302 CGX safe to buy?

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