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T253 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,040 mi
Last recorded163,040 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 163,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low 2-3mm

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating & wearing low

centre exhaust bracket broken

coolant level low

general oil leaks

nearside front wingmirror slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 160,288 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 156,023 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 155,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 151,182 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 151,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 145,808 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 145,808 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 141,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 141,119 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 136,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 28 Jun 2007 136,984 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 6 Jul 2006 114,755 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 6 Jul 2006 114,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Slight bind in both rear wheel brakes

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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T253 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T253 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.

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T253 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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