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V330 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,819 mi
Last recorded93,819 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV330 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,819 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 93,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,480 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,318 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 92,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,677 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 91,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,955 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 84,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,100 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,920 miles

Both headlamp lenes tarnished.

Nearside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Parking permit in swept area.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 71,918 miles

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

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

Both headlamp lenes tarnished.

Nearside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Parking permit in swept area.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,781 miles

Parking permit in swept area.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 66,779 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking permit in swept area.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,471 miles

headlamp lenses slightly tarnished

knock in off side front strutt top mount

near side front and rear tyres scuffed at outer side walls

near side rear tyre wearing @ inner edge, advise replaced

off side door mirror insecure

off side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

parking permit in swept area

rear axle mount bushes worn/soft

Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,202 miles

Front brake pads low.

Offside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Rear brake pads very low.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,264 miles

off side rear door damaged.

rear cross member mounting bushes soft

Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,378 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner edge and very close to limit.

Nearside wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Offside rear door damaged.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,209 miles

Advise:power steering hose from pump to steering rack has a slight leak.

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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V330 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V330 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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V330 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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