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T148 KLK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,759 mi
Last recorded196,759 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 KLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 196,759 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Interior mirror missing.

N/S Mirror damaged.

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

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

O/S Park brake has much lower effort than N/S.

Park brake cables dont fully return to stops.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 184,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 175,284 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 175,277 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 167,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 153,531 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 145,522 miles

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

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

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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T148 KLK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T148 KLK, 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 T148 KLK registered?

T148 KLK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T148 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T148 KLK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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