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T647 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,036 mi
Last recorded155,036 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT647 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 155,036 miles

205/55/16 X 4

Nearside OIL LEAK

SLIGHT EX LEAK AT REAR

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 16 Oct 2015 155,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH NO IMAGES (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

2 X REAR B/DISC H/SHIELS CORRODED

205/55/16 X 4

SEVERE OIL LEAK

T/BELT& SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,037 miles

2 X F/B/DISCS BADLY WORN-PODOT

2 X H/LAMP OUTPUTS POOR-PODOT

205/55/16 X 4

AUXILARY BELT CRACKED/WORN

OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 1 Oct 2014 133,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

2 X F/B/DISCS BADLY WORN-PODOT

2 X H/LAMP OUTPUTS POOR-PODOT

205/55/16 X 4

AUXILARY BELT CRACKED/WORN

OIL LEAK

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on instrument panel

n/s/rear shock absorber worn & weak not leaking fluid

Pass 21 Sep 2012 122,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 115,126 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 115,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 103,649 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 103,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 92,218 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight binding of n/s/rear wheel when spun when raised of floor

Pass 20 May 2008 86,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,129 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 80,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 70,236 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 70,213 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

covers on top+bottom of engine bay restricting access

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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T647 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T647 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 T647 GUD registered?

T647 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T647 GUD safe to buy?

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