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T34 BVA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,243 mi
Last recorded135,243 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT34 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 135,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 127,407 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 127,406 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 121,131 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Both front suspension wishbone bushes worn

Both rear axle bushes worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm on edge

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm and cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2011 121,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Both front suspension wishbone bushes worn

Both rear axle bushes worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED

o/s/f brake disc worn and corroded

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm on edge

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm and cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2010 111,649 miles

Both front suspension arm inner bushes worn

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f tyre 2mm on edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Fail 18 Nov 2010 111,649 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Both front suspension arm inner bushes worn

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f tyre 2mm on edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2009 98,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,724 miles

All brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Rear number plate stained

Small chip on windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2008 84,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Rear number plate stained

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,721 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 71,721 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 46,695 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 46,695 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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T34 BVA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T34 BVA, 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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T34 BVA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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