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V170 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,903 mi
Last recorded105,903 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 105,903 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre section hanger missing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,709 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

both front headlamp lenses are misted

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,322 miles

Both rear axle bushes have play

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Steering arm inner fixing has play

Offside Front Tyre 2mm of tread left

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 99,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Both rear axle bushes have play

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Steering arm inner fixing has play

Offside Front Tyre 2mm of tread left

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,482 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2015 95,480 miles

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

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 25 Oct 2014 90,109 miles

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

slight play nearside inner track rod

Fail 25 Oct 2014 90,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight play nearside inner track rod

Pass 9 Nov 2013 83,381 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 7 Nov 2013 83,381 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,269 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 79,266 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,090 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,194 miles

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

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

n/side parking brake cable outer sleeve cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,444 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 46,694 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 40,922 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 40,922 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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V170 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 V170 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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V170 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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