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V147 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

209,612 mi
Last recorded209,612 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 209,612 miles

both rear axle bushes off side complete outer sill near side cv boot

Fail 6 Nov 2007 209,612 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear axle bushes off side complete outer sill near side cv boot

Fail 29 Sep 2007 209,584 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

diff feel rough when rotated

Pass 3 Nov 2006 181,269 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 181,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 149,894 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 149,894 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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V147 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 V147 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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What year was V147 MKM registered?

V147 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V147 MKM safe to buy?

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