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V480 KDG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,154 mi
Last recorded164,154 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 KDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 164,154 miles

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

REAR DISCS RUSTY.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 164,154 miles

REAR DISCS RUSTY.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 158,861 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 151,152 miles

Headlight beam patterns are weak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 151,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlight beam patterns are weak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressures low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 139,233 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2007 116,770 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,192 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V480 KDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V480 KDG, 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 V480 KDG registered?

V480 KDG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V480 KDG safe to buy?

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