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V225 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,826 mi
Last recorded158,826 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 158,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 149,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 149,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 139,725 miles

Nearside handbrake

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake balance

Fail 24 Aug 2023 139,553 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside handbrake

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake balance

Pass 30 Aug 2022 130,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,937 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 106,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,792 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,667 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,709 miles

o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,911 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,891 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 65,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,173 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,173 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 39,659 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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V225 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V225 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V225 MKM registered?

V225 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V225 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V225 MKM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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