MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear axle bushes off side complete outer sill near side cv boot
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
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for V147 MKM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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