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V450 KNO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,287 mi
Last recorded116,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/front and o/s/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 116,245 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items hanging on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot lid not opening, Continuation of test requested. Boot floor prescribed area not checked.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,693 miles

cut in rear tyres but showing cords

off side front lower arm rear bush has slight play

poor pattern off side front head light

Fail 20 Jun 2017 112,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cut in rear tyres but showing cords

off side front lower arm rear bush has slight play

poor pattern off side front head light

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,019 miles

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,864 miles

slight movment in rear axle

Fail 1 Jun 2015 102,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight movment in rear axle

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,629 miles

front discs lipped

gear box oil leak

slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 24 Mar 2014 96,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs lipped

gear box oil leak

slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 30 Mar 2013 89,373 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Centre exhaust mount is DET.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 89,373 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Centre exhaust mount is DET.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 83,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 79,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 72,387 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,099 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 70,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 66,756 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 59,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,772 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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V450 KNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V450 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 V450 KNO registered?

V450 KNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V450 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V450 KNO shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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