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V544 LCF

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

292,623 mi
Last recorded292,623 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 LCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 292,623 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 292,497 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 276,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 272,764 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 272,763 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 257,704 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 257,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 257,682 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 244,009 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2015 243,992 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2014 223,147 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 204,414 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 184,136 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 165,895 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 165,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 144,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corrored

Fail 11 Oct 2010 144,820 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corrored

Pass 14 Oct 2009 136,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 128,435 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 25 Oct 2007 118,491 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 118,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 99,606 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 88,032 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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V544 LCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V544 LCF, 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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V544 LCF is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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