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T428 WKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,127 mi
Last recorded153,127 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT428 WKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 153,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 112,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,063 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,590 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 30 Oct 2012 92,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,270 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 80,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,767 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,572 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 71,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,725 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,098 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,045 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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T428 WKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T428 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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T428 WKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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