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V341 MCK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,876 mi
Last recorded178,876 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV341 MCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 178,876 miles

Exhaust noisy has aftermarket tail pipe fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive has slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has coil over suspension fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2020 159,830 miles

Nearside Front sill has been damaged and made out of shape pushed up the way

Offside Front sill has been damaged and made out of shape pushed up the way

Fail 19 Nov 2020 159,817 miles

Brake performance not tested because of fluid leak and pedal spongy (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine has engine oil leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake blead nipple is leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill has been damaged and made out of shape pushed up the way

Offside Front sill has been damaged and made out of shape pushed up the way

Pass 30 Oct 2019 149,539 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 149,528 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 132,074 miles

Nearside Front cv boot deteriated

Fail 7 Sep 2018 132,074 miles

Nearside Front cv boot deteriated

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

Pass 19 May 2017 127,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 127,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 122,713 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 122,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 112,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight brake bind to o/s/r and n/s/r wheels due to worn rear discs

Fail 26 Feb 2013 112,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight brake bind to o/s/r and n/s/r wheels due to worn rear discs

Pass 16 Dec 2011 102,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,525 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,597 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 82,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 78,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 73,246 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 68,924 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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V341 MCK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V341 MCK, 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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V341 MCK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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