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V408 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 72,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both rear tyres perished and feathering on inner edges

center exhaust mount corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,479 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,398 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,734 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,839 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,117 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,718 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,204 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,122 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,007 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,688 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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V408 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V408 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 V408 MKM registered?

V408 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V408 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V408 MKM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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