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V307 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,652 mi
Last recorded189,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 189,652 miles

HEAD LIGHT BEAM IMAGE POOR CENTER EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS

Fail 5 Jun 2015 189,652 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

HEAD LIGHT BEAM IMAGE POOR CENTER EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS

Pass 4 Jun 2014 184,258 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 184,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

near side anti roll bar link has play, centre exhaust mount broken and front and rear disc very poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2013 166,343 miles

HORN OUTPUT POOR.DAMAGE C/R SEAT BELT CATCH.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.BRAKES-F DIDCS WORN/CORRODED-F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.O/S/R BRAKE PIPE DAMP?

TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F+N/S/R EDGE WORN.MINOR PLAY-RACK-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/R SHOCK DAMP.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 166,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HORN OUTPUT POOR.DAMAGE C/R SEAT BELT CATCH.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.BRAKES-F DIDCS WORN/CORRODED-F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.O/S/R BRAKE PIPE DAMP?

TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F+N/S/R EDGE WORN.MINOR PLAY-RACK-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/R SHOCK DAMP.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 143,367 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 143,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,532 miles

DAMAGE C/R SEAT BELT CATCH.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT-TOP MOUNTS.NOISE R.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 120,532 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DAMAGE C/R SEAT BELT CATCH.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT-TOP MOUNTS.NOISE R.

Pass 13 May 2010 98,016 miles

F BUMPER LOOSE.OIL LEVEL MIN.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKESO/S/F+N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Fail 13 May 2010 98,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

F BUMPER LOOSE.OIL LEVEL MIN.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKESO/S/F+N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,182 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 77,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 75,708 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

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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V307 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V307 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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V307 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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