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V260 LGM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,172 mi
Last recorded201,172 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 LGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 201,172 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 201,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 200,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 199,550 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 199,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 198,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 195,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 192,835 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 192,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 109,289 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

Pass 18 Jan 2016 178,902 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 167,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 167,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 155,288 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 155,288 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 143,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 143,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 131,055 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,875 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 118,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 94,291 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 81,671 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 81,671 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,815 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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V260 LGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V260 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.

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What year was V260 LGM registered?

V260 LGM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V260 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V260 LGM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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