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V476 LKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,644 mi
Last recorded177,644 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV476 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2012 177,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2012 177,644 miles

inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2011 162,535 miles

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

front tyres close to legal limit

headlamps deteriated, beam patterns affected

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s steering arm

suspension lowering kit fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2011 162,535 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres close to legal limit

headlamps deteriated, beam patterns affected

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s steering arm

suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 146,897 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 146,703 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Fail 25 Oct 2010 146,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face

Pass 28 Oct 2009 137,819 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 137,819 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 128,624 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 128,624 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 119,231 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 119,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 106,009 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to feather on inside edge

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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V476 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V476 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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V476 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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