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V427 LKN

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 LKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 105,358 miles

slight damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,582 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four wheels are slightly bent

fan belt perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2010 91,582 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four wheels are slightly bent

fan belt perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,378 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,055 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 124,461 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 115,676 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 104,816 miles

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

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

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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V427 LKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V427 LKN, 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 V427 LKN registered?

V427 LKN is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V427 LKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V427 LKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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