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V268 LKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,675 mi
Last recorded95,675 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,675 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,111 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,709 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,149 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,713 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Undertray and lower front bumper damaged

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Undertray and lower front bumper damaged

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Misaligned. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel arch liner insecure and has signs of rubbing against tyre.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,454 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,203 miles

Advise both front tyres cracked/perished and small cuts to tread

Advise difficult to see certain brake pads with wheel trims fitted.Recommend checking on service

Advise headlamp output slightly reduced and lenses faded.Benefit of doubt given at this mot

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,545 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,234 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,442 miles

front and rear discs and pads new at time of test

wet test

Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,600 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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V268 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V268 LKK, 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 V268 LKK registered?

V268 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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