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T53 GRC

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,946 mi
Last recorded194,946 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 GRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 194,946 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 194,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 179,269 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

dip stick tube broken at base

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 169,487 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 169,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 160,233 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 160,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 149,172 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 149,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 140,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 131,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 131,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 121,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2008 110,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 110,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust black smokes on initial acceleration

front tyres app 3 m m worn lower on edges

rear axle bushes seperating

Pass 26 Sep 2006 93,983 miles

Nearside 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 30 Sep 2005 87,710 miles

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

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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T53 GRC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T53 GRC, 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 T53 GRC registered?

T53 GRC is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T53 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T53 GRC shows 18 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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