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V609 LKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 110,210 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 110,204 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,047 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 91,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2015 79,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2015 79,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 73,132 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear axle bushes slight play

Pass 31 May 2013 66,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight roughness in the offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 31 May 2013 66,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight roughness in the offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Jun 2012 59,511 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,063 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 54,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,733 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,867 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,044 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

engine idle speed slightly high

Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

engine idle speed slightly high

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V609 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V609 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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V609 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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