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T405 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,281 mi
Last recorded90,281 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,281 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 90,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,235 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 87,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,926 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,924 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,761 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2014 80,616 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2013 77,332 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,329 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,421 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,419 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,714 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,299 miles

O/s/r brake slightly binding

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2010 65,296 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/s/r brake slightly binding

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,952 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,710 miles

Rear number plate slightlu deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2008 54,710 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slightlu deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,595 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 43,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 37,148 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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T405 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T405 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 T405 GUD registered?

T405 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is T405 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T405 GUD shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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