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T308 AWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,382 mi
Last recorded101,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 101,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake grabbing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 101,249 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

boot doesnt open

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,385 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

water leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,470 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,965 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 85,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre cuts bit not to cords

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,249 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has winter tread pattern and is runflat technology.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 81,249 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has winter tread pattern and is runflat technology.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,623 miles

brake pedal soft but reading ok

osf tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,605 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 73,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 65,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

top engine cover insecure

Fail 17 May 2010 65,228 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

top engine cover insecure

Pass 26 May 2009 58,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,049 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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T308 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T308 AWL, 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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T308 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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