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T316 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,171 mi
Last recorded117,171 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT316 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 117,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 117,163 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,751 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 110,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front pads low

Nearside front shock leaking

Rear axle bushes starting to unbond

Rear exhaust mounts rusty getting weak

nearside rear tyre stepped badly on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 101,220 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 101,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,493 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,206 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 69,553 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 1,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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T316 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T316 OKK, 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 T316 OKK registered?

T316 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T316 OKK safe to buy?

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