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V417 LJH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,474 mi
Last recorded166,474 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 LJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 166,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 160,920 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 151,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 151,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2013 145,788 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres cuts to treads and perished

Fail 3 Apr 2013 145,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres cuts to treads and perished

Pass 16 May 2012 138,547 miles

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

brake warning lights on

Fail 15 May 2012 138,547 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning lights on

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

Pass 25 May 2011 128,312 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 128,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 119,116 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 155,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 145,198 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes unbonding

both rear coil springs rusty

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 23 May 2009 145,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes unbonding

both rear coil springs rusty

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 24 May 2008 131,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 120,099 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 120,000 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 107,793 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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V417 LJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V417 LJH, 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 V417 LJH registered?

V417 LJH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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