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V591 LGH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,923 mi
Last recorded63,923 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV591 LGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,923 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both inner drive shaft gaiters the clips missing starting to leak grease

Fail 15 Nov 2011 63,922 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both inner drive shaft gaiters the clips missing starting to leak grease

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,308 miles

PAS System damp,

o/s wheel arch liner missing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,409 miles

osf inner driveshaft gaiter split

osr brake pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2008 48,391 miles

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

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

osr brake pads low

osf inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 7 Dec 2007 46,435 miles

Both Front Tyres And Offside Rear Tyre On 3mm.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,435 miles

Both Front Tyres And Offside Rear Tyre On 3mm.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,377 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perished.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 34,461 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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V591 LGH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V591 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 V591 LGH registered?

V591 LGH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V591 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V591 LGH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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