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V611 LKK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,574 mi
Last recorded151,574 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV611 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 151,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 151,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 150,012 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 150,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 145,987 miles

Coolant Leak Engine Area

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush/Mounting Bonding Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 145,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Leak Engine Area

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush/Mounting Bonding Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 140,001 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front tyre worn 2mm bold inner edges 235-35-19

corrosion to suspension an brake components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,271 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn bold badly on inner edge 235/35/19

both rear tyres perished and cracking badly 235/35/19

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to under body and suspension components

slight movement in offside front wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,708 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four inner edges worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,708 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four inner edges worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 117,208 miles

suspension modyfied

Pass 22 Feb 2014 112,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 106,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 79,730 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,429 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 70,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

a.b.s.wire trapped inbetween offside rear coil spring

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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V611 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V611 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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What year was V611 LKK registered?

V611 LKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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