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V103 LGJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,159 mi
Last recorded99,159 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 LGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,159 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,944 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,556 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,286 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,530 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 36,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre is cracked on the sidewalls and between the tread pattern, but no cord visible.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 26,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R Tyre is cracked on the side walls and between the tread pattern, but no cords visable.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate in poor condition, but can still be read clearil

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,084 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,620 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,170 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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V103 LGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V103 LGJ, 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 V103 LGJ registered?

V103 LGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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