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T586 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,941 mi
Last recorded113,941 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT586 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 113,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,also inner wall has cuts

n/s/r tyre walls deterioraing.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 113,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,also inner wall has cuts

n/s/r tyre walls deterioraing.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 105,947 miles

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

near side rear tyre side wall slightly deteriorated.

starter motor noisy.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 105,918 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

near side rear tyre side wall slightly deteriorated.

starter motor noisy.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre worn to 2-3mm.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre worn to 2-3mm.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 95,493 miles

o/s sill damaged

overheating problem

Pass 23 Sep 2008 90,696 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 90,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

near side front tyre outer side wall worn

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 82,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front 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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T586 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T586 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 T586 GUD registered?

T586 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T586 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T586 GUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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