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V231 LKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,182 mi
Last recorded126,182 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,182 miles

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

Brake pipes coated with rustrpoofing

Centre dash panel missing

Drivers door panel window controls insecure

Hazard switch sticking but functional

Misfiring

NSF door panel removed (on back seat)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,182 miles

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

Brake pipes coated with rustrpoofing

Centre dash panel missing

Direction indicators not working hazard warning switch not connected, replaced at time of test (1.4.A.2c)

Drivers door panel window controls insecure

Front position lamp(s) not working NSF and OSF (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard switch sticking but functional

Misfiring

NSF door panel removed (on back seat)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,812 miles

chip in Zone A within 10mm

Fail 20 Oct 2014 115,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake hoses cracking

front tyres wearing on outer edge

light corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe

pitting to o/s/f brake disc

rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,674 miles

front brake hoses cracking

front tyres wearing on outer edge

light corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe

pitting to o/s/f brake disc

rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,948 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 111,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 106,757 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 106,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,692 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,356 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

h\lamp patterns poor,ns w\blade rubber slightly torn.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,356 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

h\lamp patterns poor,ns w\blade rubber slightly torn.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,092 miles

bonnet cable snapped on second opening

n/s & o/s lower wishbone (rear bushes) starting to de-bond

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

rear inner brake pads very low

Fail 17 Dec 2008 87,092 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet cable snapped on second opening

n/s & o/s lower wishbone (rear bushes) starting to de-bond

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

rear inner brake pads very low

Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,246 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 79,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 76,291 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 72,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V231 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V231 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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V231 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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