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T384 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT384 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions failed first test only just passed on second test

front brake disc slightly worn

temperature gauge not working

Fail 20 Aug 2011 84,455 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 78,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 73,013 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,337 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 69,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,796 miles

nearside mirror broken/missing

Fail 21 Aug 2007 65,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror broken/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,147 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 56,070 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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T384 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T384 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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T384 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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