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V212 JKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,895 mi
Last recorded151,895 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 JKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 151,895 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 140,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 127,310 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 127,310 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 119,403 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,756 miles

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

handbrake eff. only just met

Fail 26 Aug 2016 109,754 miles

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

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

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

handbrake eff. only just met

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,515 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 97,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,579 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,215 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 75,215 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,638 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,663 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,235 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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V212 JKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V212 JKK, 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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V212 JKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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