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V102 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,202 mi
Last recorded181,202 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 181,202 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely OSR hand brake actuator seized/ stuck on (1.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever has slight free play

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil on engine area

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 180,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front slight smear from wiper

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

oil on engine and gearbox area

various exhaust clamps and hangers corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 180,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight smear from wiper

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

oil on engine and gearbox area

various exhaust clamps and hangers corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 178,544 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 178,535 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 172,661 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 172,661 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 167,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers

play in steering rack inner joints

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 166,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers

play in steering rack inner joints

rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 161,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 157,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 151,658 miles

advise a clip broken on o/s/r brake pipe

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 5 Nov 2012 151,556 miles

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

advise a clip broken on o/s/r brake pipe

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2011 146,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 146,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 138,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil near minimum

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2009 130,174 miles

n/s/r tyre wear to edges

o/s/r tyre wear to edges

Pass 14 Nov 2008 123,198 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 123,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 114,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2006 107,239 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

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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V102 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V102 JKN, 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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V102 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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