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L15 MHT

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,710 mi
Last recorded91,710 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 MHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 91,710 miles

rear brake discs rustey and pitted

Fail 22 Dec 2010 91,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs rustey and pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,257 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,003 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake warning light on

em light not working

parking brake your vehicle has onlyj ust met the required park brake efficiency.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Aug 2007 70,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,859 miles

both front tyres worn

engine and gear box leaking oil

front bumper insecure/misaligned

front sub frame damaged

o/s/r tyre worn and punctured

oil sump damaged and leaking

warning light on dash

wire loom exposed and uninsulated under bonnet

Fail 19 Sep 2006 71,554 miles

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

both front tyres worn

engine and gear box leaking oil

front bumper insecure/misaligned

front sub frame damaged

o/s/r tyre worn and punctured

oil sump damaged and leaking

warning light on dash

wire loom exposed and uninsulated under bonnet

Fail 15 Sep 2006 64,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to front sub-frame

gear box leaking oil

n/s/f and o/s/f brake warning wires broken

n/s/f tyre low and punctured

o/s/f bumper and lower trim insecure

o/s/f tyre low and punctured

o/s/r tyre low,punctured and cracked

oil level over filled

sump pan damaged and leaking

warning light on dash

wire loom under bonnet insecure and not insulated

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,909 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 62,679 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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L15 MHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L15 MHT, 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 L15 MHT registered?

L15 MHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is L15 MHT safe to buy?

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