MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,410 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine got slight misfire
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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V58 MKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V58 MKJ, 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 V58 MKJ registered?
V58 MKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 September 1999.
Is V58 MKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V58 MKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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