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T530 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT530 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,286 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 106,166 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both rear light units tinted

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has play in inner ball joint

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in inner ball joints

Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,627 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,927 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 95,870 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,765 miles

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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle has been lowered.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside headlamp dip beam output reduced.

Vehicle suspension has been lowered.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 74,584 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 74,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,027 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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T530 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T530 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 T530 GUD registered?

T530 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T530 GUD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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