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T826 OCL

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,717 mi
Last recorded99,717 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT826 OCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 99,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag lamp on

battery insecure

both screen wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 99,717 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag lamp on

battery insecure

both screen wipers deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2009 91,139 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 91,132 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake warning light on

n/s door mirrow missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,537 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,537 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 69,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 68,964 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 68,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,737 miles

o/s track rod end balljoint gator 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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T826 OCL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T826 OCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T826 OCL registered?

T826 OCL is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T826 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T826 OCL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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