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V207 MMJ

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,194 mi
Last recorded153,194 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV207 MMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 153,194 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 147,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 142,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 142,887 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 136,396 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Nov 2009 136,396 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Nov 2008 127,642 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 127,642 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 109,752 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 109,752 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 91,745 miles

Offside & Nearside front lower wishbone (rear) bush X 2 bonding beginning to dereriorate

Rear reg istraition plate beginning to deterioate

engine oil level low. 1 lt oil added

Pass 16 Nov 2005 78,146 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 78,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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V207 MMJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol 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 V207 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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What year was V207 MMJ registered?

V207 MMJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V207 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V207 MMJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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