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T215 VKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,166 mi
Last recorded116,166 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 112,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,922 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s/f headlamp lenses deteiorating beam patterns starting to fade

Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/s/f headlamp lenses deteiorating beam patterns starting to fade

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,774 miles

o/s/f tyre outer tread staarting wear

Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,419 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,412 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

handbrake cables gritty

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 85,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 75,182 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 55,383 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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T215 VKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T215 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 T215 VKJ registered?

T215 VKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T215 VKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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