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V657 MKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,415 mi
Last recorded103,415 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 MKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,415 miles

2 lock nuts on nearside track rod end ? single on offside

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit 1.6mm

nearside track rod end gaiter twisted

offside and nearside headlamps lenses starting to yellow and craze beam patterns becoming poor

rear brake disc becoming thin

Fail 4 Jan 2012 103,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

2 lock nuts on nearside track rod end ? single on offside

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit 1.6mm

nearside track rod end gaiter twisted

offside and nearside headlamps lenses starting to yellow and craze beam patterns becoming poor

rear brake disc becoming thin

Fail 14 Nov 2011 102,844 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise:auxillary belt splitting

Advise:headlamp lenses detiorating

Advise:n/s/f c.v.boot pin holed

Advise:rear no.plate detiorating

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 93,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,888 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,608 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 59,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 42,331 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear 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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V657 MKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V657 MKK, 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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V657 MKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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