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V486 KUG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,577 mi
Last recorded160,577 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 KUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 160,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 155,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 142,426 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 142,426 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 136,757 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 134,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 128,431 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 128,431 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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V486 KUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 V486 KUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V486 KUG registered?

V486 KUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V486 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V486 KUG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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