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86 LME

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,596 mi
Last recorded71,596 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 LME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,596 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,866 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2023 70,866 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction windscreen wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,278 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,583 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 69,562 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 69,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,873 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,661 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,727 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,727 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,905 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,753 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,861 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,385 miles

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 2 Feb 2010 57,199 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,008 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,220 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 50,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,610 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,824 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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86 LME is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 86 LME, 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 86 LME registered?

86 LME is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is 86 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 86 LME shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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