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V426 RBK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,511 mi
Last recorded93,511 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 RBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,511 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside front seat belt stock cover missing

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,495 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,668 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 55,116 miles

front reg plate starting to fade

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,021 miles

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

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

front number plate fading

Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,146 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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V426 RBK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 V426 RBK, 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 V426 RBK registered?

V426 RBK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V426 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V426 RBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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