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T995 BLM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,680 mi
Last recorded95,680 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT995 BLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,680 miles

Exhaust system insecure both clamps rusted off cat rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine sump plug leaking

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 11 Dec 2018 86,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault both sides rear (1.6 (b))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 29 Nov 2018 85,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 74,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2016 74,452 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 68,844 miles

child seat fitted and locked into nearside rear seat buckle.

offside rear fuel tank strap corroded.

oil leak on engine.

signs of engine coolant leak.

small cracks in nearside front tyre.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn

front cv boots worn

play in steering rack

rear tyres perished

under body suspension parts worn

under body wet due to weather

water leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,081 miles

front brake discs worn

front cv boots worn

play in steering rack

rear tyres perished

under body suspension parts worn

under body wet due to weather

water leak

Fail 24 Nov 2012 63,328 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs & pads rusted & worn

oil leak from sump plug

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Nov 2012 63,328 miles

front brake discs & pads rusted & worn

oil leak from sump plug

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jan 2012 60,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,420 miles

unable to check for leaks underbody wet. front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,792 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,158 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge starting to loose tread

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,551 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,493 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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T995 BLM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,324cc petrol 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 T995 BLM, 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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T995 BLM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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