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V278 LUG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,811 mi
Last recorded96,811 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 LUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,811 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 91,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V278 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V278 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V278 LUG registered?

V278 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V278 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 LUG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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