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T36 AWL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,388 mi
Last recorded84,388 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,388 miles

front brake inner surfaces corroded

front headlamp pattern weak

right front lower arm bush worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,268 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,990 miles

bonnet catch is seizing up

centre exhaust mount broken & insecure

n/s & o/s headlamp reflectors is poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,720 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 73,670 miles

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

o/s/f rearward wishbone bush starting to seperate

Pass 29 Mar 2008 70,268 miles

centre exhaust mount broken/insecure

o/s/r brake caliper (handbrake) quadrant starting to stick

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,523 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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T36 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T36 AWL, 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

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What year was T36 AWL registered?

T36 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T36 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T36 AWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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