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V54 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,360 mi
Last recorded143,360 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2014 143,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 143,360 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 134,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake disks worn

both rear brake disks worn

both rear tyres on 2 mm

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,240 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 125,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,498 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 104,517 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,612 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 11 Jul 2008 82,498 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,873 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes soft

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V54 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V54 JKN, 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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V54 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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