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V215 JKG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,610 mi
Last recorded56,610 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 JKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,610 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 56,610 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

boot lid sticking shut

Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,248 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 39,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,529 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock outer case corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 35,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,826 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 33,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,477 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 33,465 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,072 miles

1 bonnet second release stiff to operate ive oil and greased it

1 both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

1 both rear brakes slight bind

1 nsr seatbelt not tested childseat fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,804 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 24,988 miles

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,000 miles

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)

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,594 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 17,209 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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V215 JKG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 V215 JKG, 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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V215 JKG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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