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V201 MKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,669 mi
Last recorded211,669 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 MKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 211,669 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 205,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 201,403 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 196,210 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 196,190 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 188,317 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 188,181 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 180,147 miles

Centre rear seatbelt unchecked

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Door shut (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 180,130 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre rear seatbelt unchecked

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Door shut (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 170,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 170,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 163,076 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 163,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 155,414 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 155,388 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2012 145,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 135,808 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 122,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 108,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 96,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 84,517 miles

the offside front tyre is worn low on the inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 71,430 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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V201 MKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V201 MKJ, 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 V201 MKJ registered?

V201 MKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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