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V658 LOE

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,513 mi
Last recorded166,513 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 LOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 166,513 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 164,230 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 161,990 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 158,693 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 158,693 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 154,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 152,091 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 150,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 147,158 miles

A/C not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Smaller engine cooling fan seized

Fail 23 May 2019 147,158 miles

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

A/C not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Smaller engine cooling fan seized

Pass 24 May 2018 143,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small cooling fan semi seized

Fail 24 May 2018 143,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service warning on

Small cooling fan semi seized

Tyres appear soft

Pass 15 May 2017 138,994 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 15 May 2017 138,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Wiper blade split

Both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

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)

Pass 25 May 2016 134,786 miles

front & rear number plates deteriating

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s/r tyre was flat prior to MOT !

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 23 May 2016 134,786 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front & rear number plates deteriating

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s/r tyre was flat prior to MOT !

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 18 May 2015 129,772 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front bottom arm rear bushes perished & split

rear subframe front bushes perished & split

Pass 18 May 2015 129,772 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes perished & split

rear subframe front bushes perished & split

Pass 16 May 2014 123,021 miles

power steering pipes damp

service warning on

slight coolant weep from front engine area

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 16 May 2014 123,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering pipes damp

service warning on

slight coolant weep from front engine area

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 May 2013 118,058 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish & split

power steering pipe damp

rear beam axle bushes starting to perish & split

rear exhaust very rusty & thin

Fail 13 May 2013 118,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish & split

engine missfire

n/s/f brake disc very rusty on inner face

power steering pipe damp

rear beam axle bushes starting to perish & split

rear brake discs rusting

rear exhaust very rusty & thin

Pass 11 May 2012 113,367 miles

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2011 108,766 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 103,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 103,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 98,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 92,220 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 84,531 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 76,433 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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V658 LOE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V658 LOE, 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 V658 LOE registered?

V658 LOE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V658 LOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V658 LOE shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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