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T351 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,974 mi
Last recorded99,974 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT351 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,974 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 99,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,079 miles

front headlights misty

front tyres wearing to legal limit

nearside front steering arm has play

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,565 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,930 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 81,930 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,238 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,114 miles

o/s/front tyre down to 2mm

spare tyre down to 1.6mm

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,913 miles

slight damage on engine cross member (vehicle grounded)

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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T351 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T351 VHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T351 VHK?

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What year was T351 VHK registered?

T351 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T351 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T351 VHK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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