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V280 LKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,109 mi
Last recorded200,109 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 200,109 miles

front to rear brake pipe strapped to handbrake guide tube, secure at time of test

headlight lenses cloudy

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wing taped on arch

offside rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

rear view mirror dis-coloured

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Nov 2016 200,109 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake arm stuck, worked and lubricated returning to stop (3.7.B.6a)

front to rear brake pipe strapped to handbrake guide tube, secure at time of test

headlight lenses cloudy

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wing taped on arch

offside rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

rear view mirror dis-coloured

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Dec 2015 193,873 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside steering rack has play

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Dec 2014 185,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 185,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 181,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 181,180 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 171,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 163,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s sill damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 145,229 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 162,592 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wiper blades smear

Pass 30 Oct 2008 139,181 miles

Both sides Front,Rear wishbone bushes starting to unbond

Radiator leaking slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2008 139,181 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both sides Front,Rear wishbone bushes starting to unbond

Radiator leaking slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2007 114,641 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 114,641 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 91,032 miles

both rear axle bushes splitting

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 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V280 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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V280 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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