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V59 KKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,471 mi
Last recorded183,471 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 KKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 183,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 177,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 170,671 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 157,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 148,091 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 148,091 miles

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

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

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

BOOT NOT OPENING. BOOT NOT MOT TESTED .

Pass 5 Sep 2011 141,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 132,831 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 132,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 120,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

nearside rear slight bind brake customer aware!

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2009 120,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,569 miles

advise slight deteriation to nearside front inner track control arm bush at time of test ( not deemed excessive / owner advise to consider replacement of part shortly )

Pass 4 Jul 2007 85,793 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 85,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise wipers leaving lines

Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,916 miles

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

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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V59 KKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V59 KKJ, 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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V59 KKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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