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V35 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,497 mi
Last recorded171,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 171,497 miles

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

aux belt tensionser u/s

exhaust deteriorated

front brake hoses deteriorated

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2012 171,497 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

aux belt tensionser u/s

exhaust deteriorated

front brake hoses deteriorated

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2011 160,009 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 159,995 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

front disc's corrodedand lipped

rear disc's corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 151,591 miles

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

all 4 brake disces deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2009 137,556 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 11 Jun 2009 137,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Jun 2008 126,131 miles

o/s/r/ handbrake binding slightly

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

unable to check n/s/r/ seat belt as childseat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2007 112,998 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 112,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 102,562 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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V35 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V35 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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What year was V35 JKN registered?

V35 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V35 JKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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