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T380 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,614 mi
Last recorded99,614 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT380 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

new brake disc fitted to offside rear

Fail 9 Jun 2012 99,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

new brake disc fitted to offside rear

Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,127 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 88,123 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,344 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 82,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 82,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,141 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 77,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,179 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,974 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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T380 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T380 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.

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T380 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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