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KIB 7298

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,916 mi
Last recorded93,916 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 7298
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,916 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 93,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Central exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,267 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 78,267 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,063 miles

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

os rear and os front tyres wearing low in centre and slight wear to inner edges also

slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

some damage to os outer sill edge in centre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,896 miles

ns rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2014 63,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

ns rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,770 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 55,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,703 miles

corrosion to exhaust centre section

corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

ns headlamp lens deteriorating and beam pattern dull

slight wear to inner edge of os front tyre

some damage to os outer sill in centre

Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,703 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust centre section

corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

ns headlamp lens deteriorating and beam pattern dull

slight wear to inner edge of os front tyre

some damage to os outer sill in centre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,182 miles

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

exhaust centre section in a corroded condition

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Fail 1 Aug 2011 43,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre section in a corroded condition

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,698 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 36,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,364 miles

Indicator/main beam switch starting to wear, Pass/main does not work without dipped beam on.

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,533 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,440 miles

rear number plate deteriorating †both rear tyre sidewalls perished ns front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,047 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KIB 7298 is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KIB 7298, 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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KIB 7298 is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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The MOT history for KIB 7298 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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