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T247 JKP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,010 mi
Last recorded148,010 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT247 JKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 148,010 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 147,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,001 miles

Nearside sill rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2018 140,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre

Rear axil bushes

drivers brake pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2016 133,744 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 130,639 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 127,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,031 miles

axle bush worn

Fail 19 Jun 2013 118,933 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

axle bush worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 99,758 miles

both rear brake disc backing plats corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 89,871 miles

both front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to separate.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,044 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bush starting to wear

Pass 17 Jul 2007 68,898 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 68,898 miles

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

* Small stone chips in screen †* Both rear axle bushes starting to crack †* Backing startint to part on Front and rear number plates

Pass 13 Jul 2006 60,968 miles

rear axle bushes deterated but no movement

slight rusty lip on inside of front brake discs

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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T247 JKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T247 JKP, 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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T247 JKP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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