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V306 KGT

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 KGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

chips to windscreen

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter small end insecure

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched

power steering pipes damp

Pass 26 Jul 2011 100,978 miles

power steering pipe damp

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps poor condition - poor beam images

n/s inner driveshaft boot insecure

n/s rear tyre getting low and perrished

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 26 Jul 2011 100,978 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps poor condition - poor beam images

n/s inner driveshaft boot insecure

n/s rear tyre getting low and perrished

power steering pipe damp

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,111 miles

Front discs rusty on inner surface

Front head lights slighty misty

Rear discs rusty on inner surface

Rear number plate slighty faded

Slight play on nearside top shocker mounting

nearside front seat slighty lose on runners

nearside rear tyer slighty cracked on outer wall

slight play on offside front top shocker mounting

Fail 8 Jul 2010 95,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front discs rusty on inner surface

Front head lights slighty misty

Rear discs rusty on inner surface

Rear number plate slighty faded

Slight play on nearside top shocker mounting

nearside front seat slighty lose on runners

nearside rear tyer slighty cracked on outer wall

slight play on offside front top shocker mounting

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,940 miles

front brake disc's lipped & corrode inner side quite alot !!!

front brake pad linning approx 90% worn low !!!

nearside & offside rear suspension trailing arm big bushe cracked & quite alot play !!!

nearside rear shock absorber started to leak out fluild ???

Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,850 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 70,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake disc's corrode & scored inner working surface area.quite alot.

nearside front brake hose started to crack & perished.

small stone chip on front windscreen middle area.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,554 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 55,090 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes peeling

slight rattle from cat

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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V306 KGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V306 KGT, 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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V306 KGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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