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V507 KNO

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,778 mi
Last recorded111,778 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV507 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 111,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres show splits at the tread.

auxillary drive belt grooves are perished.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front registration plate shows damage.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side rear brake disc show corrosion/pitting.

off side front,off side rear and near side rear tyres are perished and show uneven wear.

off side rear brakes are binding on.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 111,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres show splits at the tread.

auxillary drive belt grooves are perished.

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front registration plate shows damage.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side rear brake disc show corrosion/pitting.

off side front,off side rear and near side rear tyres are perished and show uneven wear.

off side rear brakes are binding on.

rear registration plate shows backing lift.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 105,951 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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V507 KNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V507 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V507 KNO registered?

V507 KNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V507 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V507 KNO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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