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T42 KLK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,747 mi
Last recorded125,747 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 KLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 125,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both front mirroe casing broken

nearside rear tyre featherd

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall cracks

offside rear tyre featherd

offside rear tyre outter sidewalll cracks

Fail 14 May 2014 125,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both front mirroe casing broken

nearside rear tyre featherd

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall cracks

offside rear tyre featherd

offside rear tyre outter sidewalll cracks

Pass 7 May 2013 118,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre iuter sidewall sight daamge

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

Fail 7 May 2013 118,579 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre iuter sidewall sight daamge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 112,412 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyer featherd

offside door mirror cover slight damage

offside rear tyer out of shape

Fail 8 May 2012 112,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyer featherd

offside door mirror cover slight damage

offside rear tyer out of shape

Pass 5 May 2011 105,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

both front side mirror cover broken

offside rear tyer featherd

Fail 5 May 2011 105,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

both front side mirror cover broken

offside rear tyer featherd

Pass 8 May 2010 99,170 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 99,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 93,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 85,719 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 75,869 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 75,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 68,335 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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T42 KLK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T42 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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T42 KLK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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