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V413 KAS

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,133 mi
Last recorded135,133 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV413 KAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 135,133 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both offside and nearside headlamp beam patterns deteriorated.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 133,349 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear axle/subframe mounting bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 133,323 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear axle/subframe mounting bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 130,886 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 130,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 128,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight bind on nearside rear brake.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 123,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,811 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 112,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,411 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,118 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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V413 KAS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V413 KAS, 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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V413 KAS is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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