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V258 LGM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,490 mi
Last recorded166,490 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 LGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 166,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,067 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 109,022 miles

ADVISED cracks in front plate

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,089 miles

front number plate damaged.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 95,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,610 miles

front number plate slights cracks

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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V258 LGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V258 LGM, 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 V258 LGM registered?

V258 LGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V258 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V258 LGM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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