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T860 KPV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,668 mi
Last recorded68,668 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT860 KPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 68,668 miles

engine covers and undertrays, obscuring some components

Fail 18 Dec 2025 68,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking where flexible hose bolts to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays, obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2025 58,088 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front signs of anti roll bar fouling drive shaft

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,986 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 53,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 49,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,547 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,898 miles

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

front arm bushs "soft" some movment

front tyres getting down

o/s/r tyre damaged...just ok

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,383 miles

CUT ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL, NOT DOWN TO PLIES.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,648 miles

offside rear tyre wearing outter edge

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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T860 KPV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T860 KPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T860 KPV registered?

T860 KPV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 July 1999.

Is T860 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T860 KPV shows 14 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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