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V168 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,248 mi
Last recorded119,248 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,248 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has a slight crack

Fail 23 Jul 2012 93,409 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has a slight crack

Pass 20 May 2011 90,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 85,138 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 75,718 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 75,718 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 68,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 65,576 miles

n/s/r binding

Pass 4 May 2006 63,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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V168 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V168 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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What year was V168 JKN registered?

V168 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V168 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V168 JKN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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