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V299 LUG

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,023 mi
Last recorded61,023 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 LUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,023 miles

ffside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front wishbone bush rubber deterioated

Fail 22 Aug 2016 60,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort offside rear late to apply (3.7.B.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly offside rear late to release (3.7.B.4)

ffside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front wishbone bush rubber deterioated

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,573 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2015 57,573 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,160 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight beam patterns weak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,582 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both head lights beam patterns weak

rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 20 Aug 2013 56,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both head lights beam patterns weak

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,007 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking in tread

headlight beam paterns weak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking in tread

headlight beam paterns weak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,382 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking

nearside and offside headlights weak beam pattern

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,874 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,874 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,979 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre bracket broken-still supports exhaust

n/s/r tyre tread worn/scrubbing outer edge

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight cracking on both rear tyre treads

upto 20% imbalance on rear foot brake application

Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,979 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust centre bracket broken-still supports exhaust

n/s/r tyre tread worn/scrubbing outer edge

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight cracking on both rear tyre treads

upto 20% imbalance on rear foot brake application

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,681 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

nearside and offside rear brake flexi ferrules cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2007 50,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

nearside and offside rear brakr flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 44,385 miles

signs of brake fluid leak on near side rear brake calliper.not leaking nor brake pedal droping during test

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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V299 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V299 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.

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V299 LUG is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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