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V216 LKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,414 mi
Last recorded179,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 179,414 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated close to limits.

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 168,615 miles

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

O/S steering rack inner joint worn very close to legal limit.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded and blowing close to limit.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 152,693 miles

N/S wing mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front headlight lens' cloudy

lower part od windscreen cracked but not within drivers view of the road

Fail 3 Apr 2012 152,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

N/S wing mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all brake discs very rusty

both front headlight lens' cloudy

lower part od windscreen cracked but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Jan 2011 134,848 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 20 Jan 2011 134,848 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

all brake discs rusty

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 1 Dec 2009 121,816 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 121,816 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 111,227 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 111,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,934 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,542 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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V216 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V216 LKK, 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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V216 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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