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T302 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,209 mi
Last recorded107,209 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT302 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 89,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,853 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 70,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate lose

Pass 1 Aug 2008 60,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,599 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,933 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 46,909 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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,413 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 32,413 miles

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

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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T302 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T302 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 T302 GUD registered?

T302 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T302 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T302 GUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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