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T734 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,478 mi
Last recorded73,478 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT734 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,478 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 73,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,067 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 71,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,032 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,766 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,888 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,270 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 58,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 51,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 50,827 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,596 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,671 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 40,671 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 36,459 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 31,005 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 31,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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T734 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T734 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T734 GUD registered?

T734 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is T734 GUD safe to buy?

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