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V614 LGJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,036 mi
Last recorded122,036 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV614 LGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 122,036 miles

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

non original springs fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 121,497 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

non original springs fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 107,347 miles

Both nearside tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,761 miles

head lamps lenses tarnished

parking brake just reached required effort o/s cable outer deteriated

slight binding to n/s rear brake

Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,761 miles

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

head lamps lenses tarnished

parking brake just reached required effort o/s cable outer deteriated

slight binding to n/s rear brake

Fail 2 Jan 2015 94,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 83,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,274 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,431 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 69,431 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,604 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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V614 LGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V614 LGJ, 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 V614 LGJ registered?

V614 LGJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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