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T259 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,877 mi
Last recorded85,877 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,877 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 82,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2022 82,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,765 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,153 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 70,092 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure foot brake low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

adv ... rear brake service

Fail 2 Mar 2018 65,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

adv ... rear brake service

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,777 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres have small cracks in tread

bonnet pull release handle slightly loose

Fail 3 Mar 2017 60,777 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all tyres have small cracks in tread

bonnet pull release handle slightly loose

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,735 miles

ADV ---some rear brake pipes little rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,337 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 44,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,117 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,053 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,848 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,719 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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T259 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T259 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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What year was T259 GUD registered?

T259 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T259 GUD safe to buy?

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