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V67 LWU

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,147 mi
Last recorded91,147 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV67 LWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,147 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak at sump plug ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,496 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 87,496 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,504 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 85,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,609 miles

All 4 tyres worn down to 3mm but near the tread band

n/s front wiper starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 81,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,440 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 80,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 64,169 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 64,167 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 46,686 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 46,673 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)

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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V67 LWU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V67 LWU, 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 V67 LWU registered?

V67 LWU is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V67 LWU safe to buy?

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