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T226 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,707 mi
Last recorded93,707 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,707 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

front wishbone bushes slightly split,

inspection light on ,

middle exhaust bracket broken , leaking slightly

rear brake discs corroded

slight leak on gearbox or engine

slight leak on power steering pipe,

Fail 28 Aug 2012 93,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

front wishbone bushes slightly split,

inspection light on ,

middle exhaust bracket broken , leaking slightly

rear brake discs corroded

slight leak on gearbox or engine

slight leak on power steering pipe,

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,185 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,271 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 85,271 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,263 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,645 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2007 74,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,163 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,835 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,543 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 64,543 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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T226 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T226 GUD, 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

How do I check the history of T226 GUD?

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What year was T226 GUD registered?

T226 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T226 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T226 GUD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T226 GUD have outstanding finance?

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