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T308 HRV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,375 mi
Last recorded159,375 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 HRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 159,375 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 159,375 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 156,678 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 151,805 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 151,805 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Beside steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 151,626 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Beside steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 145,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 138,631 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in between tread

Nearside Front wiper end split

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 131,780 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr hand brake caliper lever not returning fully

Pass 5 Sep 2013 129,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 125,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 120,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 108,516 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 96,047 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 96,047 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,156 miles

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

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

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

uneven front brake application

Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,418 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,301 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 55,431 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 HRV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T308 HRV, 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 T308 HRV registered?

T308 HRV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T308 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T308 HRV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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