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T818 HKP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,780 mi
Last recorded197,780 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 HKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 197,780 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 187,171 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 187,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 177,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 164,981 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 164,981 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 156,028 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 141,840 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 141,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 125,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 113,948 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 113,948 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

catalystic exhaust rattling indicating excess wear,not affecting emmisions or performance.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 93,856 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 93,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2005 77,520 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 77,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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 HKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T818 HKP, 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 HKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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