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T392 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,321 mi
Last recorded56,321 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT392 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,371 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 53,362 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,990 miles

fuel cap incorect but dose seal

Fail 17 Jun 2015 42,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

fuel cap incorect but dose seal

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,906 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in annti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,316 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 35,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,098 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 18,098 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seats fitted to o/s/r &n/s/r

coolant leak on engine

engine noise

exhaust system corroded

front bumper damaged

front tyres worn on edges and worn low

rear tyres stepping and cracking in tread

slight play in front wheel bearings

various dents and scratches to vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,028 miles

cchild seat fitted to rear seat belt , slight corrosion to radiator , damage to front body splitter , engine /gear box oil leaks , surface corrosion to exhaust , corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 28 Jul 2010 12,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

cchild seat fitted to rear seat belt , slight corrosion to radiator , damage to front body splitter , engine /gear box oil leaks , surface corrosion to exhaust , corrosion to rear coil springs

coolant level low

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 6,199 miles

damage on rear wing front bumper and alloys o/s/f seat belt starting to fray front tyres wearing on edges lip on front brake discs exhaust rusting nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,478 miles

Coil springs corroded Corosion to exhaust Slight wear in both rear bushes Front tyres wearing on edges Front bumper lower trim insecure & needs resecuring

Fail 6 Aug 2008 80,478 miles

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

Coil springs corroded Corosion to exhaust Slight wear in both rear bushes Front tyres wearing on edges Front bumper lower trim insecure & needs resecuring

Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,361 miles

rear tyres worn low and cracking †205/50/16w †n/s/f wishbone rear bush split. †exhaust corroded. †oil leaks.

Pass 13 Aug 2006 66,492 miles

Slight rattle from front of engine when revved †Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges †Slight wear to steering and suspension systems †Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2005 58,878 miles

n/s/r tyre onlimit

o/s/r caliper binding slightly

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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T392 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T392 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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What year was T392 VHK registered?

T392 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is T392 VHK safe to buy?

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