MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake pipes have surface corrosion
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
near side rear door hard to open from inside
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
centre exhaust mount brocken but still supporting exhaust
damage to nearside front outer sill
dust covers loose on rear shocks
front headlamps starting to deteriat
front lower bumper missing
front tyres low on tread
rear axle bushes split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs rusty
n/s rear outter door handle not working
rear brake discs rusty
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs rusty
n/s rear outter door handle not working
rear brake discs rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
N/S/F sill has accident damage
O/S/R brake has slight bind
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F sill has accident damage
O/S/R brake has slight bind
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T440 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 T440 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 T440 GUD registered?
T440 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.
Is T440 GUD safe to buy?
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