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V280 LCF

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

170,621 mi
Last recorded170,621 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 LCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 170,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 164,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 156,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket broken rear

Pass 7 Nov 2020 148,666 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 148,666 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 141,323 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 141,222 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 133,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 133,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,467 miles

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

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

engine cover obscuring parts in engine bay

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,396 miles

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

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

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

Fail 22 Nov 2016 119,396 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

brake pipes obscured by fuel tank unable to carry out full inspections

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

Pass 20 Nov 2015 109,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre extremely close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay

undertray obscuring underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,922 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)

exhaust system corroded

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,773 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

exhaust system corroded

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,466 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust mounting detached

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

noise from offside rear brake when applied in roller brake tester

Fail 18 Nov 2011 91,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust mounting detached

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

noise from offside rear brake when applied in roller brake tester

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,811 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 86,811 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,100 miles

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

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 13 Nov 2006 72,296 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 72,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 65,767 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 65,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V280 LCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V280 LCF, 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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V280 LCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 October 1999.

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