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V251 LUG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,520 mi
Last recorded188,520 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 LUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 188,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 177,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 177,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

car in poor condition

exhaust tail box has been repaierd

front arm bushes perished

gearbos lower stabilizer bar bushes poor

nearside front tyre is very low

nearside head lamp is very poor

reg plates poor

very bad oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 173,281 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is poor inc cat

headlamp lenses poor

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

service indicator on

Fail 29 Mar 2011 173,281 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust is poor inc cat

headlamp lenses poor

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

service indicator on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 168,784 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre is worn uneven

Fail 27 Apr 2010 168,784 miles

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

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre is worn uneven

Pass 30 Apr 2009 160,957 miles

Oil leak

exhaust cat corroded and leaking very slightly at join

front tyres worn on edges

suspension oil soaked

Fail 26 Oct 2007 149,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

aircon pipe offside stained with dye

bad oil leak of engine

gearbox leaking oil

offside lower arm covered in oil

oil added

Pass 26 Oct 2007 149,494 miles

aircon pipe offside stained with dye

bad oil leak of engine

gearbox leaking oil

offside lower arm covered in oil

oil added

Pass 3 Nov 2006 142,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine has oil leaks

front bumper in a poor condition

offside suspension oil soaked

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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V251 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V251 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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V251 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V251 LUG safe to buy?

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