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V640 KGP

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,128 mi
Last recorded116,128 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 116,128 miles

Oil leak

front wing has tape on it

Fail 29 Nov 2011 116,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front wing has tape on it

Fail 19 Nov 2011 229,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 15 Dec 2010 222,896 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,362 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 21,362 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 199,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 182,985 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 165,453 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 165,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 149,102 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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V640 KGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V640 KGP, 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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V640 KGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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