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V305 KGJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,163 mi
Last recorded126,163 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV305 KGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 126,163 miles

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

both head lamp patterns could be better

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 126,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both head lamp patterns could be better

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,928 miles

Nearside Parking Brake, low efficiency

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 120,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 118,674 miles

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

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

Handbrake has slight travel

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 118,674 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Handbrake has slight travel

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 115,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,111 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 112,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 106,518 miles

Air bag light is on

Slight wear in both sides front anti roll bar end links

Fail 20 Jun 2011 106,320 miles

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

Air bag light is on

Slight wear in both sides front anti roll bar end links

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 88,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,282 miles

Air bag warning lamp is on

Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,585 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 71,585 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,003 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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V305 KGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V305 KGJ, 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 V305 KGJ registered?

V305 KGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V305 KGJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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