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T678 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,548 mi
Last recorded125,548 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT678 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 125,548 miles

brake pad light on

front bumper insecure on sides

Fail 22 Aug 2013 125,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake pad light on

front bumper insecure on sides

Pass 13 Jul 2012 115,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise head lights

advise n/s stop light dim

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to wear bars

advise rear axle bushes worn

Fail 11 Jul 2012 115,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise head lights

advise n/s stop light dim

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to wear bars

advise rear axle bushes worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 107,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise n/s headlamp poor pattern

advise park brake service o/s lazy

advise rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2010 97,407 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise n/s headlamp poor pattern

advise park brake service o/s lazy

advise rear axle bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 73,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,568 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2006 66,568 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2005 58,031 miles

centre exhaust bracket fractured

n/s/r seat belt visual check only due to childs seat fitted

slight leak at power steering pump to hose

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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T678 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T678 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 T678 GUD registered?

T678 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T678 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T678 GUD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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