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V310 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,012 mi
Last recorded180,012 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV310 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 180,012 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 180,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 162,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 162,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 132,075 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 127,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at exhaust flex and pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 127,864 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at exhaust flex and pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,433 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 117,464 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,517 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 107,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 102,049 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 95,922 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 91,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,383 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,498 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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V310 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V310 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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V310 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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