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V250 LKJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,818 mi
Last recorded113,818 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV250 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 113,818 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 113,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play rackarm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 108,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 108,663 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 102,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,662 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,725 miles

0/s front lower arm rear rubber bush is cracking slightly on under side.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,816 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,850 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,819 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 47,552 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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V250 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V250 LKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V250 LKJ registered?

V250 LKJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V250 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V250 LKJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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