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T278 GKO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,714 mi
Last recorded106,714 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 GKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,714 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 106,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 102,412 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 102,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,530 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 82,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 72,412 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 61,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

exhaust corroding

rear no. plate seperating

Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,481 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust corroding

rear no. plate seperating

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,779 miles

osf head light slightly high

Pass 20 Jun 2006 54,407 miles

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

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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T278 GKO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T278 GKO, 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 T278 GKO registered?

T278 GKO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T278 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 GKO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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