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V177 LUA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,635 mi
Last recorded135,635 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 LUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 135,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,867 miles

offside rear coil spring broken but not dangerous to road users

Pass 22 Oct 2012 117,643 miles

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

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

offside rear coil spring broken but not insecure or dangerous

Pass 28 Oct 2011 110,348 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 110,343 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 102,493 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,673 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,671 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 86,665 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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V177 LUA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V177 LUA, 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 V177 LUA registered?

V177 LUA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V177 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V177 LUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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