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T316 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,382 mi
Last recorded173,382 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT316 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 173,382 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor & both outer sills. (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 173,363 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking pipe or rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades torn (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and floor (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 162,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 152,295 miles

O/S REAR TYRE CUT ON INSIDE WALL

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 152,294 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

O/S REAR TYRE CUT ON INSIDE WALL

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 148,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front hub bearing slight roughness

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 28 Apr 2013 148,401 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Apr 2012 145,625 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 145,621 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Nov 2010 138,025 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 138,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 131,519 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

middle exhaust bracket broken

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 9 May 2009 131,514 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

middle exhaust bracket broken

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2008 123,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 117,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 98,665 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 6 Jul 2006 98,665 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T316 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T316 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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T316 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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