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T385 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,800 mi
Last recorded122,800 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT385 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 122,800 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 107,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 May 2012 107,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,465 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,688 miles

Oil leak

aux belt cracked and starting to perish

Fail 24 Apr 2010 88,547 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

aux belt cracked and starting to perish

Fail 30 Apr 2009 78,455 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,295 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 66,235 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,718 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
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T385 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 T385 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 T385 GUD registered?

T385 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T385 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T385 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.

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