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V298 KVH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,109 mi
Last recorded117,109 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 KVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,109 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 117,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 111,779 miles

Disks correded and scored

R Sub frame bushes got play

Shokes bouncey

brakes pads low

Fail 26 Feb 2010 111,776 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Disks correded and scored

R Sub frame bushes got play

Shokes bouncey

brakes pads low

Pass 18 Oct 2007 103,817 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 100,549 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 100,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 100,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both o/s tyres close to limit †centre exhaust mounting broken †3 naeve covers missing †o/s body damaged

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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V298 KVH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V298 KVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V298 KVH registered?

V298 KVH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V298 KVH safe to buy?

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