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V359 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,168 mi
Last recorded78,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,168 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,954 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 72,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,107 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 68,107 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 101,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 89,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 81,884 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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V359 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V359 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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What year was V359 MKM registered?

V359 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V359 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V359 MKM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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