MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake pad wear sensor light on
child seat fitted causing check of an adult belt to be not possible
nearside front inner rack arm has slight play
read brake pads wearing thin
rear brake discs has a lip
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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V236 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V236 LUG, 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 V236 LUG registered?
V236 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V236 LUG safe to buy?
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