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T785 PCR

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 PCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,649 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 127,649 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 127,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image due to cloudy lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image due to cloudy lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside does not provide fluid at all and offside does not provide sufficient enough fluid to clear the windscreen effectively (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes starting to de-bond and deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front vehicle inner wheel arch shield has evidence of the tyre fouling a part of the vehicle but did not foul during the test

Nearside Rear position lamp affected by the operation of the indicator lamp

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front vehicle inner wheel arch shield has evidence of the tyre fouling a part of the vehicle but did not foul during the test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes starting to de-bond and deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp affected by the operation of the indicator lamp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

load space door does not open from the outside. however does remain in the closed position and can be opened from inside the vehicle

oil level below minimum. 1.0l added for test

Pass 12 Aug 2017 124,979 miles

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

all four brake discs very rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2017 124,979 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

all four brake discs very rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2015 122,267 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 122,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,807 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 115,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,011 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 76,964 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 76,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,194 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 18 May 2006 62,974 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 62,974 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

play in both front suspension top mount bearings

rear axle bushes split

wishbone rear bushes split

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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T785 PCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T785 PCR, 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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T785 PCR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T785 PCR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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