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T830 HKP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,435 mi
Last recorded141,435 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT830 HKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 141,435 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

both front tyres very low on tread (strong advise)

both rear exhaust joints have slight blows

both rear tyres low on tread

nearside front indicator showing white light

nearside handbrake cable poor condition

nearside washer jet weak

signs of offside driveshaft fowling on anti roll bar

various power steering pipes with slight oil leaks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2011 141,429 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

airbag light on

both front tyres very low on tread (strong advise)

both rear exhaust joints have slight blows

both rear tyres low on tread

nearside front indicator showing white light

nearside handbrake cable poor condition

nearside washer jet weak

signs of offside driveshaft fowling on anti roll bar

various power steering pipes with slight oil leaks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 134,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake cable deteriorated

suspension modified

Fail 4 Jun 2010 134,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake cable deteriorated

suspension modified

Pass 2 Jun 2009 113,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine undertray damaged

front of offside sill damaged

vehicle suspension lowered

Fail 18 Apr 2009 110,744 miles

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)

Nearside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine undertray damaged

front of offside sill damaged

offside parking brake performance low

vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,253 miles

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 80,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 69,780 miles

Nearside 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

bonnet catch and surround damaged

overheating

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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T830 HKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T830 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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T830 HKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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