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V108 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,552 mi
Last recorded123,552 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,552 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

cracking started on n/s/r tyre outer wall

engine oil leaks

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

play started in o/s/f bottom ball joint

strong advice n/s/f bottom ball joint on wear limit

strong advice n/s/f screen cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,834 miles

Advise boot does not open

Advise noisy auxillary belt tensioner

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 113,810 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise boot does not open

Advise noisy auxillary belt tensioner

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,855 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 102,855 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 97,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,156 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

emission test PASSED no print out given

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

o/s/r light lens signs of condensation

rear brake discs starting to corrode and pitted

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres cracking up on sidewalls and tread

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,198 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,500 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2007 77,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracking up and getting low

windscreen damage in zone B

Pass 6 Aug 2006 73,784 miles

air bag warning light on hand brake travel getting high n/s/r tyre going out of shape and cracking up on inner 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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V108 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V108 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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V108 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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