CarVerify

Free Car Check

T425 LVW

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,938 mi
Last recorded89,938 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 LVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,938 miles

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

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

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

both head lamp beam patterns just in specification

off side rear tyre worn outer edge & close to wear indicators

Fail 17 Aug 2016 89,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both head lamp beam patterns just in specification

off side rear tyre worn outer edge & close to wear indicators

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,551 miles

Front gearbox was locking up in the roller brake tester

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,551 miles

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

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

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

Front gearbox was locking up in the roller brake tester

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 74,923 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,313 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 67,312 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,820 miles

both rear tyres prished on outer side wall

nearside front wheel has a slight play detected at steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,169 miles

N/S/F Wheel bearing play

Oil Leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,860 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,343 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 52,343 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)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 50,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 48,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,648 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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T425 LVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T425 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T425 LVW?

You can check the full history of T425 LVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T425 LVW registered?

T425 LVW is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T425 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T425 LVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T425 LVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T425 LVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.