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T818 RDE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,256 mi
Last recorded192,256 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 192,256 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 187,702 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 187,703 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 180,674 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 180,674 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 169,745 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 169,745 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 161,397 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 161,094 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 146,509 miles

brake bind both rear wheels

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 139,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 132,764 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Apr 2011 132,730 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 126,444 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 126,395 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 119,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 112,899 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 112,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 106,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 98,698 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 RDE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RDE, 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 RDE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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