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V544 LKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,343 mi
Last recorded196,343 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 196,343 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole just behind catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front wings corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear low efficiency on hand brake

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod(drumstick) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also limited damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 192,155 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod(drumstick) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 192,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak split intercooler pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod(drumstick) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully assess due to under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 188,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 188,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 184,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 184,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 178,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Upper upper corner of windscreen damaged drivers view not affected

Pass 28 Nov 2017 171,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 171,174 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 168,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 163,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 155,301 miles

advise small leak on exhaust

Pass 19 Nov 2013 145,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 134,617 miles

O/s/of car sitting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 124,644 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 124,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 115,087 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 115,087 miles

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

n\s\r brake binding slighty

Pass 7 Dec 2009 103,064 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Dec 2008 94,895 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 94,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2007 84,544 miles

Front tyres getting low on inside edges.

Offside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 84,544 miles

Front tyres getting low on inside edges.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 74,305 miles

N/s/front tyre cut in tread slightly.

Fail 4 Dec 2006 74,305 miles

N/s/front tyre cut in tread slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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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V544 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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