MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
wipers poor and suspension top mount on offside stiff
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
wipers poor and suspension top mount on offside stiff
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
air bag light on
both front headlight lens's dirty and faded and slightly affecting the beam image
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
oil leak
rear axle bushes perished and have slight movement
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs corroded
slight oil leak
offside rear tyre tracking out
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag lamp on
front dampers seaping
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag lamp on
front dampers seaping
front number plate cracked
offside rear tyre tracking out
advise bit of play in front anti roll bar d shape bushs
advise front no plate damaged
advise near side front tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T388 PND is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T388 PND, 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 T388 PND registered?
T388 PND is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 June 1999.
Is T388 PND safe to buy?
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