MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,182 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
chip in Zone A within 10mm
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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
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)
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
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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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