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T423 WKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT423 WKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 137,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked, part missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 137,506 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked, part missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,527 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat beltbuckle cover missing - still works . (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses blurring. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Interior mirror blurred.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edge and nsr 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 136,527 miles

Emissions not tested emmissions not tested due to coolant leaking when engine running. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow at centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Interior rear view mirror blurred.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres tread low and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 133,543 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror partially blurred. (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing - works fine. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 126,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mounting adrift

Cover missing from centre rear seatbelt catch.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,306 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mounting adrift

Cover missing from centre rear seatbelt catch.

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

Unable to test rear wheel bearings due to excessive brake bind both sides.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,267 miles

Exhaust system centre support adrift but still supporting exhaust.

Rear brakes binding (both),

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,949 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 117,747 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,860 miles

Cover missing from centre rear seat belt stalk.(buckle still working)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,777 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mounting adrift.

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,777 miles

Centre exhaust mounting loose but supporting exhaust.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing (still working o'k )

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 97,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 90,258 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 90,256 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 9 Sep 2010 79,394 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 65,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS REACHED IT'S MARKER, WIPER BLADES HAVE SPLIT & PLAY NOTED IN REAR SUBFRAME & FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS. Thanx.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 65,159 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS REACHED IT'S MARKER, WIPER BLADES HAVE SPLIT & PLAY NOTED IN REAR SUBFRAME & FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS. Thanx.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,792 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 60,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 54,593 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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T423 WKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T423 WKK, 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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T423 WKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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