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V313 KGJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,646 mi
Last recorded132,646 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 KGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 132,646 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 120,515 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,638 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,514 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 96,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Chip in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Dipstick damaged.

Nearside door mirror cracked,surround damaged.

Offside stop lamp slightly dim.

Oil leak

Rear axle beam bushes seperating.

Rear brake discs lipped strong advise.

Spare tyre defective

Strong advise inner front pads seem low,discs lipped.

Various bodywork daamge around vehicle.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 91,727 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2005 74,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 74,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear number plate discoloured

Slight dent in o/s/r footwell

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 74,557 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/R floor pan slightly dented

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

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

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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V313 KGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V313 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 V313 KGJ registered?

V313 KGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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