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T543 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,668 miles

1/ both rear brake discs becoming corroded 2/ slight play in n/s of steering rack 3/ both head lights becoming dull

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

1/ both rear brake discs becoming corroded 2/ slight play in n/s of steering rack 3/ both head lights becoming dull

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 102,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 102,961 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on brake and suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 101,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

corrosion on suspension and brake components

fluid round n/s/r caliper

noise from n/s/f wheel

rear tyres badly cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,248 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,363 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 90,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 90,429 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,083 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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T543 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T543 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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T543 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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