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V310 KVH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,430 mi
Last recorded197,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV310 KVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 197,430 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted/engine trays fitted

sills damaged

ubcc

Pass 3 Jan 2015 188,303 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner sill slighty damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2013 177,789 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 167,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 155,448 miles

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

Oversized wheels, tyres, brake discs etc fitted.

Suspension lowered front and rear --- front lower wishbones sitting at unnatural angle--- consequences unknown.

Fail 13 May 2011 155,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front suspension arm --- bolt holding ball joint in place loose.

Oversized wheels, tyres, brake discs etc fitted.

Suspension lowered front and rear --- front lower wishbones sitting at unnatural angle--- consequences unknown.

Pass 7 May 2010 146,065 miles

Suspension modified and lowered all round.

Wheels and tyres not standard. They project beyond the edges of the wheelarches and may invite attention from the Police.

Fail 5 May 2010 146,011 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension modified and lowered all round.

Wheels and tyres not standard. They project beyond the edges of the wheelarches and may invite attention from the Police.

Pass 20 May 2009 130,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 117,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 105,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 101,039 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 KVH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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.

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V310 KVH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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