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T383 HHG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

212,900 mi
Last recorded212,900 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT383 HHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 212,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 212,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 204,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 204,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 196,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 196,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 185,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 180,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 180,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 167,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 155,233 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 155,233 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 148,939 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 148,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 139,341 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 139,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,325 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 117,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 107,076 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,432 miles

o/s and n/s headlights are starting to go opaque

Fail 3 Aug 2012 99,432 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s and n/s headlights are starting to go opaque

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 92,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,924 miles

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

front and rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,477 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear axel mount bushes cracked and slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,228 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 71,227 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge & have small cutst to outer side wslls

both n/s tyres are perrishing on outer side walls

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split

spare tyre slightly under inflated

wishbone arm rear bushes are splitting

Pass 5 Aug 2006 65,666 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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T383 HHG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 T383 HHG, 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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What year was T383 HHG registered?

T383 HHG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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