MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,448 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp not working off side (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play off side (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush near side front (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush near side front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play off side (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Stop lamp not working near side (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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T596 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T596 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 T596 VHK registered?
T596 VHK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 August 1999.
Is T596 VHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for T596 VHK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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