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V154 KKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,756 mi
Last recorded117,756 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 KKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,756 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heating (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,834 miles

Advise nearside & offside headlamp pattern deteriorating.

Fail 6 Jul 2016 113,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Advise nearside & offside headlamp pattern deteriorating.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,269 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 109,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 102,241 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,312 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,987 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 93,987 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,402 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 90,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 81,251 miles

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,251 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 50,102 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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V154 KKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V154 KKJ, 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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V154 KKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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