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T739 GUD

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,148 mi
Last recorded141,148 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT739 GUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 141,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 141,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 123,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 96,615 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 96,615 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

both front anti roll bar rubbers worn

Pass 17 Aug 2008 80,498 miles

see checklist 562290

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,739 miles

front discs slightly lipped

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in centre of tyre but not showing cords

near side rear tyre on 1.6 legal limit and perishing on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight engine oil leack

sump been repaird with chemical metal

Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,537 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre in very poor condition

oil leak

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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T739 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T739 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 T739 GUD registered?

T739 GUD is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T739 GUD safe to buy?

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