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V262 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,009 mi
Last recorded188,009 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 188,009 miles

Nearside Rear beam axle rubber bush slightly detiriorated

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear beam axle rubber bush slightly detiriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2014 174,102 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 174,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 169,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 163,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 163,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

edges worn on offside rear tyre

inner edge worn on offside front tyre

offside front wheel bearing noisy

outer edge worn on nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 152,272 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

inner edges of rear tyres worn

small chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2011 141,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 131,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 122,033 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 122,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 102,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,594 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 97,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,468 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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V262 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V262 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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V262 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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