MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front brake discs deteriorated
Front bumper insecure
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs deteriorated
Front bumper insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre deteriorated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel filter deteriorated †
movement in n/s/f seat
n/s/f inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose
wipers deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
chips in screen
front discs lipped
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V185 LGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 V185 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 V185 LGJ registered?
V185 LGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 November 1999.
Is V185 LGJ safe to buy?
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