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T765 KGT

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,849 mi
Last recorded179,849 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT765 KGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 179,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

coolant level low

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 157,023 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 157,023 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 132,256 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp aims poor.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside turbo intercooler pipe insecure.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 132,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp aims poor.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside rear brake flexi retaining clips missing.

Offside turbo intercooler pipe insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 123,569 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 123,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 112,503 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 103,746 miles

Nearside front tyre closevto wear bars

Slight exhaust blow near cat

Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,423 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 91,423 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 72,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 63,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 57,215 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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T765 KGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 T765 KGT, 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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T765 KGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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