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T504 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,896 mi
Last recorded157,896 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT504 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,896 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 157,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 147,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 138,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 132,968 miles

offside front tyre worn too 1.75mm

offside front wheel arch starting too corrode

seapage from nearside front outer cv gator

Pass 11 Aug 2012 126,290 miles

few marks on windscreen none to excess

near side cv boot greasey

near side front inner brake pad appears low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 121,135 miles

brake pedal creeps down under pressure

front b rake discs heavily corroded

near side rear brake pipe corroded

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

parking brake close to no reserve travel

pin hole in near side front cv gator

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear registration plate bulbs white

slight play near side front inner tie bar

Pass 27 Aug 2010 111,753 miles

front discs slightly corroded and worn

offside headlamp poor pattern but not dazzling

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 104,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 94,670 miles

Advise front brake discs starting to corrode !

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 57,769 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 57,768 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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T504 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T504 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 T504 GUD registered?

T504 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T504 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T504 GUD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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