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V416 LDF

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,227 mi
Last recorded113,227 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV416 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 113,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 112,872 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,466 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 112,464 miles

Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,284 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,341 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 110,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,956 miles

coolant leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,052 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 106,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,173 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 104,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,186 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,849 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 97,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,319 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,555 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,830 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,681 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,128 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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V416 LDF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V416 LDF, 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 V416 LDF registered?

V416 LDF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V416 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V416 LDF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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