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V326 LUB

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

94,874 mi
Last recorded94,874 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 LUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly perished in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn uneven

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 91,661 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly perished in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,882 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 88,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,869 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Apr 2016 82,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,828 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 78,725 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,614 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,477 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,945 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,941 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,432 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,432 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,101 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 54,099 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,884 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 44,884 miles

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

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

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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V326 LUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V326 LUB, 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 V326 LUB registered?

V326 LUB is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V326 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V326 LUB shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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