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V558 NKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,845 mi
Last recorded174,845 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 NKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2016 174,845 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 167,101 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre crack on sidewall

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 166,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 163,752 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 163,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 160,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 156,097 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 156,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 151,839 miles

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

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

center exhaust hanger bracket detatched

front number plate damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2011 151,839 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

center exhaust hanger bracket detatched

front number plate damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2010 147,064 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edge of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2009 142,012 miles

middle exhaust mounting bracket not atatch to exhaust

missfire/poor running engine

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 137,364 miles

middle exhaust bracket come away from exhaust

signs of coolent weep from around bottom of radiator/pipe ect ??

Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,809 miles

middle exhaust bracket not welded to exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2006 128,939 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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V558 NKJ 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 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 V558 NKJ, 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 V558 NKJ registered?

V558 NKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V558 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 NKJ shows 15 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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