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V571 NKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

210,577 mi
Last recorded210,577 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 NKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 210,577 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door inner handle missing but can be opened by cable

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 210,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door inner handle missing but can be opened by cable

Offside Headlamp aim too low * (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 201,080 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak badly at turbo area ()

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

baby seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

covers obscuring some components in engine bay areas

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop adrift/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop adrift/deteriorated

power steering pipe chaffed slightly at gearbox

Fail 21 Jun 2017 201,080 miles

Oil leak badly at turbo area ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

baby seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

covers obscuring some components in engine bay areas

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop adrift/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop adrift/deteriorated

power steering pipe chaffed slightly at gearbox

Pass 20 Jun 2016 192,890 miles

All tyres stretched to fit rims

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Exhaust hitting rear axle

Front exhaust mounting missing

Items removed from driver's view

NSR adult belt not checked as child seat fitted

OS steering rack gaiter has a clip missing on the outer end

OSR disc worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Oil leak rear of engine

Oil level low

Unable to open boot

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Jun 2016 192,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

All tyres stretched to fit rims

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

Exhaust hitting rear axle

Front exhaust mounting missing

Items removed from driver's view

NSR adult belt not checked as child seat fitted

OS steering rack gaiter has a clip missing on the outer end

OSR disc worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Oil leak rear of engine

Oil level low

Unable to open boot

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Apr 2015 184,019 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

Fail 24 Apr 2015 183,910 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly scored

dash brake warning light on

n/s front brake pad warning light wire insecure

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2014 177,421 miles

Lowering springs fitted at time of test but located correctly.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/R Tyre cracking on inner and outer edges but not through to the cords.

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 152,520 miles

Damage to outer N/S/F wheel.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 152,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to outer N/S/F wheel.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 138,440 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 138,440 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 123,397 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 122,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,573 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 108,317 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 100,365 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,544 miles

Both front wishbone inner rear bushes starting to perish

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,130 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 68,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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V571 NKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V571 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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V571 NKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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