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V331 LKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,481 mi
Last recorded109,481 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,481 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,159 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 106,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,846 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 102,846 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,061 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 97,061 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,657 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 88,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 81,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,295 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust shield loose

Fail 1 Nov 2013 75,272 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exsaust heat sheild loose

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,723 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 63,314 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,314 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,098 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,004 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 33,084 miles

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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V331 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V331 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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What year was V331 LKK registered?

V331 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V331 LKK safe to buy?

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