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V135 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,810 mi
Last recorded170,810 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 170,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 170,805 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 163,889 miles

corrosion in o/side front wing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 163,889 miles

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

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

corrosion in o/side front wing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 155,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

hole in osf wing but not within 30cm

Pass 26 Oct 2009 144,206 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 144,202 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 130,421 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 130,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 127,190 miles

exhaust is slightly corroded

slight play n/s bottom arm rear bush

Pass 28 Dec 2006 120,355 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 120,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front bumper lower spoiler insecure in areas.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 11,035 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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V135 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V135 MKM, 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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V135 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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