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T356 FBN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,865 mi
Last recorded138,865 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT356 FBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 138,865 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 125,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 18 May 2013 125,175 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 21 May 2012 11,596 miles

small crack starting to appear from left hand coner

Fail 21 May 2012 11,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small crack starting to appear from left hand coner

Pass 12 May 2011 107,312 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 May 2011 107,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2010 99,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cut in nearside rear tyre close to exposing inner cords(replace)

nearside door sill slightly damaged

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 2 May 2008 79,052 miles

play in nearside front wheel bearing near to limit

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight damage to nearside outer door sill

Fail 1 May 2008 79,048 miles

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

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

play in nearside front wheel bearing near to limit

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight damage to nearside outer door sill

Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,753 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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T356 FBN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T356 FBN, 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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T356 FBN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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