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V432 KNO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,276 mi
Last recorded104,276 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,276 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,606 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,849 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,899 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 79,811 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,449 miles

All coil springs corroding

Both rear axle mounting bushes worn

Both rear brake discs corroding

Slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Fail 10 Sep 2010 67,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

All coil springs corroding

Both rear axle mounting bushes worn

Both rear brake discs corroding

Slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,933 miles

all four coil springs corroding

front brake discs pitted slightly

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,922 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 55,805 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,393 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 32,542 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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V432 KNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V432 KNO, 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 V432 KNO registered?

V432 KNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V432 KNO safe to buy?

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