MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V249 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 V249 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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How do I check the history of V249 MKM?
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What year was V249 MKM registered?
V249 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 November 1999.
Is V249 MKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V249 MKM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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