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T597 PKR

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,263 mi
Last recorded128,263 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 PKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 128,263 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,992 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 115,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,428 miles

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

advise n/s/f wiper blade

advise n/s/r center brake pipe

advise rear brake diskes pitted and worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,509 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 17 Nov 2010 93,779 miles

Both front shock absorbers soft

Nearside front tyre very near legal limit on outer edge

Nearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,777 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers soft

Nearside front tyre very near legal limit on outer edge

Nearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres right on legal limit

Fail 17 Nov 2009 86,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres right on legal limit

Fail 21 Nov 2008 79,783 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

near side rear & off side rear tyres worn in side edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,783 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear & off side rear tyres worn in side edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,967 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 72,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,252 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 56,713 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,713 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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T597 PKR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T597 PKR, 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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T597 PKR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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