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V161 KKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,010 mi
Last recorded100,010 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 KKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 100,010 miles

air bag light was on

nearside rear tyre wear patton

slight distortion on front brakes

slight movement in front anti roll bar links

temp repair to rear box

Pass 1 May 2013 89,864 miles

corrossion to all brake discs

corrossion to mid and rear exhaust (bracket)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front lower suspension arm,rear bush cracking

slight corrossion to brake pipes in areas

slight movment in nearside antiroll bar bush

suspension coil springs have corrossion to them

Fail 19 Apr 2013 89,781 miles

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)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrossion to all brake discs

corrossion to mid and rear exhaust (bracket)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front lower suspension arm,rear bush cracking

slight corrossion to brake pipes in areas

slight movment in nearside antiroll bar bush

suspension coil springs have corrossion to them

Pass 15 Oct 2011 89,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,670 miles

front brake judder

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2010 45,192 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake judder

Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,602 miles

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

both rear tyre tread starting to crack

tax disc is higher than it should be

Fail 21 Aug 2009 77,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre tread starting to crack

tax disc is higher than it should be

Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,498 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 71,498 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 58,394 miles

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

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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V161 KKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V161 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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V161 KKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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