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V227 LOA

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,895 mi
Last recorded80,895 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 LOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,895 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2020 80,891 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,266 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 80,266 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 79,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear two (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Fail 12 Nov 2018 79,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear two (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,190 miles

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Fail 16 Nov 2017 78,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front two (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,180 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 76,175 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear two (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion on mech componets

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,274 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 75,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 73,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,722 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 63,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,306 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 48,301 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brakes binding on

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,209 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,602 miles

rear axil bushes starting to split †

Pass 15 Sep 2005 21,813 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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V227 LOA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V227 LOA, 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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V227 LOA is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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