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HRT 16V

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRT 16V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 88,552 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 87,044 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 84,710 miles

brake lineings to be checked with in 5 days.

front tyres worn on iner edges .

no plates not to spec. / seek replacements with in 5 days.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 81,152 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 78,268 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 74,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 63,411 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 63,411 miles

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

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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HRT 16V is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRT 16V, 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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What year was HRT 16V registered?

HRT 16V is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is HRT 16V safe to buy?

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