MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
EXHAUST CORRODED
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES FOGGY , STRONG ADVICE (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDE CORRODED (2.7.2a)
ENGINE COVER FITTED
EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS EXCESS CORROSION
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES WORN , STRONG ADVICE (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES FOGGY (1.7.5a)
OIL LEAK
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
TRACKING .
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust has excess corrosion .
EXHAUST IS CORRODED .
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
REAR BUMP STOPS WORN .
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
EXHAUST HANGERS WORN.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
EXHAUST CENTRE CLAMP WORN.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON AIR !
Oil leak
Front wipers worn slightly
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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V423 KGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V423 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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V423 KGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.
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