CarVerify

Free Car Check

T271 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Lpg 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,423 miles

has been fitted with lowering springs at the front ride hight still acceptible

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,599 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 86,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 1 Mar 2010 79,380 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSHES WEAR NO MOVEMENT IN ARMS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,380 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSHES WEAR NO MOVEMENT IN ARMS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,400 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,142 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 57,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,240 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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T271 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T271 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 T271 GUD?

You can check the full history of T271 GUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T271 GUD registered?

T271 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T271 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T271 GUD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T271 GUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T271 GUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.