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T306 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,174 mi
Last recorded99,174 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT306 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 99,174 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe / manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,232 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,803 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 81,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,508 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,983 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer partialy corroded away

Fail 27 Sep 2007 62,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer partialy corroded away

Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,997 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 58,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,183 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 56,183 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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T306 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 T306 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 T306 VHK registered?

T306 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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