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T836 HKP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,650 mi
Last recorded116,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT836 HKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 116,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 109,053 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 109,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,994 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 96,948 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,393 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,165 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 62,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T836 HKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T836 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T836 HKP registered?

T836 HKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T836 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T836 HKP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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