CarVerify

Free Car Check

V56 JKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,564 mi
Last recorded117,564 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,564 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 117,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,125 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 98,108 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,000 miles

brake pads started to wear

oilleak

rear discs started to wear

slight play on play on rack arms

tyres started to wear

Pass 1 Apr 2010 174,334 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 163,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 163,508 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 154,374 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 154,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 147,185 miles

brake pad linning difficult to access with vehicle wheel trim style

Pass 14 Mar 2006 139,373 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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V56 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V56 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V56 JKN?

You can check the full history of V56 JKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V56 JKN registered?

V56 JKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V56 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 JKN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V56 JKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V56 JKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.