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L16 MTF

2009 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

178,211 mi
Last recorded178,211 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 178,211 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Feb 2026 247,012 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 167,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 238,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 226,690 miles

Engine management light not working.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 166,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 212,172 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 197,805 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 154,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,583 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 143,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 196,561 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 135,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 191,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 180,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 170,012 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,354 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 163,115 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 163,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 154,541 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn close to cord or canvas

Pass 25 Nov 2014 145,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 76,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 137,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 127,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,663 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,897 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 108,886 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 100,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 91,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 81,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,179 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 58,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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L16 MTF is a 2009 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 L16 MTF, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L16 MTF is a 2009 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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