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V256 LUG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,380 mi
Last recorded205,380 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 LUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 205,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 202,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 2.0mm & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

brake pad warning lamp on but brake pads ok

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 2 May 2018 191,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside mirror slightly insecure

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 188,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 173,731 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 173,693 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 156,886 miles

brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion and are greased

Pass 10 Apr 2014 141,297 miles

off side track rod end showing signs of wear.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 108,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

brake pipes starting to show slight signs of corrosion

offside front wiper blade slightly worn but still clearing windscreen sufficiently

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,778 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f wiper blade jumping accross windscreen

front brake discs too small for vehicle. Brake pads only braking on 3/4's of brake pad surfaces. (wrong size brake discs fitted)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,435 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 80,435 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE TO BE REPLACE SOON N//S REAR PAD TO BE FREE OFF

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,360 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,590 miles

front exhaust would be blowing soon †rear pads starting sticking

Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,532 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,268 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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V256 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V256 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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V256 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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