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T793 PBP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,238 mi
Last recorded146,238 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 PBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 146,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 146,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 144,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 144,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 142,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 137,057 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

both sides front brake hoses deteriorated

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

oil around engine

Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,679 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

both sides front brake hoses perished

both sides front track rod end b all joint dust covers deteriorated

both sides rear coil springs corroded

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Apr 2016 127,457 miles

oil leaks

slight movement n/s/f top shocker mount

Fail 2 Apr 2016 127,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

slight movement n/s/f top shocker mount

Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,965 miles

Centre rear seatbelt clasp damaged.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Nearside rear tyre perished & unevenly worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Slight play in both front top strut mounts.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 123,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre rear seatbelt clasp damaged.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Nearside rear tyre perished & unevenly worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both front top strut mounts.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 120,856 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 120,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,387 miles

dampness around engine and gearbox

movement in rear axle carrier bush's

slight movement both sides front top mounting bush's

Fail 6 Apr 2013 116,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dampness around engine and gearbox

movement in rear axle carrier bush's

slight movement both sides front top mounting bush's

Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,593 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 111,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 106,023 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side front shock weeping

Pass 6 Apr 2010 101,649 miles

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2009 97,299 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2008 89,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,579 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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T793 PBP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T793 PBP, 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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T793 PBP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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