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T527 VHK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,183 mi
Last recorded133,183 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT527 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 133,183 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 133,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 125,777 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 125,769 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 111,333 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r brake pad spring incorrectly positioned

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,556 miles

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

rear number plate marked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,423 miles

both rear tyres walls and treads cracking

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,444 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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T527 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T527 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T527 VHK?

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What year was T527 VHK registered?

T527 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T527 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T527 VHK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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