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T818 GTH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,942 mi
Last recorded211,942 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 GTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 211,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 197,754 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2014 185,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 185,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 173,275 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 163,477 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split at edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 163,477 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split at edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 149,397 miles

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

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2010 134,614 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop perished

Offside rear bump stop perished

Pass 22 Oct 2009 119,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 96,976 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 Oct 2006 92,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 89,861 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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T818 GTH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T818 GTH, 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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T818 GTH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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