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V423 KGJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,364 mi
Last recorded147,364 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 KGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 147,364 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2016 145,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 142,977 miles

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 .

Pass 15 Aug 2014 140,539 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2014 139,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 132,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,914 miles

Front wipers worn slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 118,272 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 118,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 107,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 107,218 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 107,049 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 94,859 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 94,859 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 90,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 85,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 85,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 76,691 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 76,691 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V423 KGJ registered?

V423 KGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V423 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V423 KGJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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