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T610 GSR

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT610 GSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2009 82,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs rusty

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brakes slightly binding

nearside front wishbone rear bush split

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front wishbone bush weak/soft

slight gearbox oil leak at drive shaft

slight grooving at rear brake discs

slight play at offside track rod end

slight smear from front wiper blades

spare tyre soft

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,523 miles

both front brake discs rusty

front and rear coil springs rusty

front brakes slightly binding

nearside front wishbone rear bush split

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front wishbone bush weak/soft

slight gearbox oil leak at drive shaft

slight grooving at rear brake discs

slight play at offside track rod end

slight smear from front wiper blades

spare tyre soft

Pass 14 May 2008 75,329 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 75,329 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 54,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,296 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 63,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear axle bush splitting

offside rear axle bush splitting

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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T610 GSR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T610 GSR, 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 T610 GSR registered?

T610 GSR is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 July 1999.

Is T610 GSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T610 GSR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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