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V606 KUB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,548 mi
Last recorded112,548 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV606 KUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,548 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,838 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2014 104,077 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 104,074 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 104,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,936 miles

ADVANCED BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

ADVANCED WEAR IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE,JUAT LEGAL,225/45/17 W

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN LOW

Fail 2 Jan 2013 96,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

ADVANCED BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

ADVANCED WEAR IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE,JUAT LEGAL,225/45/17 W

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN LOW

Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,716 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,776 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 75,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 75,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 66,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,110 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 58,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,068 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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V606 KUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V606 KUB, 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 V606 KUB registered?

V606 KUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V606 KUB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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