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T261 FUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,575 mi
Last recorded90,575 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 FUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,575 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 90,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 72,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 57,678 miles

both rears and n/s/f tyres all close to legal limit

Fail 12 Oct 2005 57,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rears and n/s/f tyres close to legal limit

unable to check any rear seat belts.child seats fitted

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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T261 FUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T261 FUD, 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 T261 FUD registered?

T261 FUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T261 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 FUD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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