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T416 OCL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,201 mi
Last recorded88,201 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT416 OCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor effort o/s/r parking brke (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor effort o/s/r parking brke (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,048 miles

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)

brake bind nearside rear

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 1 Oct 2013 64,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

brake bind nearside rear

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Aug 2012 149,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 149,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,678 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,879 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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T416 OCL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 T416 OCL, 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 T416 OCL registered?

T416 OCL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T416 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T416 OCL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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