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T317 TWC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,619 mi
Last recorded177,619 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 TWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 177,619 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 29 Dec 2016 177,610 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 167,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 156,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

rear brake o/s slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2013 142,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 142,558 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 131,803 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 126,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 120,759 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 120,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 112,579 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing abnormaly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,044 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 98,044 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 73,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 62,350 miles

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

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

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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T317 TWC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T317 TWC, 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 T317 TWC registered?

T317 TWC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T317 TWC safe to buy?

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