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V199 MMJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,757 mi
Last recorded132,757 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 MMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 132,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Nearside Outer sill panel at front distorted/damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 122,441 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly sticking

minor oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2019 122,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve excessively corroded from catalytic converter to middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly sticking

minor oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,965 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,359 miles

coil springs rusty

play in suspension

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2016 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 105,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s,inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe with flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions co high

Fail 15 Jan 2015 102,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,855 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,457 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 100,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 97,501 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 97,501 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,519 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2011 87,404 miles

parking brake lever has a long travel

Fail 20 Jan 2011 87,402 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has a long travel

Fail 20 Nov 2010 87,366 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

osf slight play suspect inner tie rod

osr calliper arm not moving freely

Pass 7 Nov 2009 83,196 miles

osf steering arm slight play

rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2008 77,675 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 72,165 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 65,816 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 57,050 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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V199 MMJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V199 MMJ, 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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V199 MMJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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