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V466 JKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,103 mi
Last recorded110,103 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 JKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,103 miles

RACK INNER JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,424 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,671 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,698 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 87,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded badly

Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,402 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front registration plate is cracked.

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack/arm fixing.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 82,402 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front registration plate is cracked.

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack/arm fixing.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,995 miles

rear registration plate is slightly dirty.

slight movement in s/s steering arm fixings.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,298 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 76,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,847 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,353 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 64,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V466 JKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V466 JKM, 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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V466 JKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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