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V590 JMA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,416 mi
Last recorded70,416 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 JMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 53,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,205 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,871 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 44,871 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,158 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,603 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,098 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 37,089 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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V590 JMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V590 JMA, 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 V590 JMA registered?

V590 JMA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V590 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 JMA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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