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T151 VKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

220,842 mi
Last recorded220,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 220,842 miles

Front minor exhaust leak on flexible joint and cat converter

Offside Front drive shaft fouling intercooler pipe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 220,748 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front minor exhaust leak on flexible joint and cat converter

Nearside Rear calliper lever not returning

Offside Front drive shaft fouling intercooler pipe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 213,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside intercooler pipe rubbing drive shaft

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on arms (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 213,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside intercooler pipe rubbing drive shaft

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on arms (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 206,676 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside front link arm appears cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2015 197,543 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 187,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 174,588 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 174,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 165,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 154,334 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 152,692 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 152,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 150,045 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 141,452 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 134,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 128,595 miles

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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T151 VKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T151 VKJ, 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 T151 VKJ registered?

T151 VKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T151 VKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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