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V52 LGH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,536 mi
Last recorded75,536 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 LGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 75,536 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,536 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,595 miles

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

Oil leak

advanced unbondin n/s lower arm inner rear bush

auxilliary belt heavy age cracking

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates cracked

front brake pads starting to wear low

play in front saddle rubber bushes

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 11 Aug 2009 65,595 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

advanced unbondin n/s lower arm inner rear bush

auxilliary belt heavy age cracking

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates cracked

front brake pads starting to wear low

play in front saddle rubber bushes

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,370 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates cracked

front spliter loose

gearbox oil leaks

lower arm bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,808 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear beam axel bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,191 miles

exhaust blow from centre section

front number plate cracked

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

wipers poor

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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V52 LGH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V52 LGH, 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 V52 LGH registered?

V52 LGH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V52 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 LGH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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