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V45 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,733 mi
Last recorded172,733 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 172,733 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 172,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 165,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 156,922 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 149,298 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 141,916 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 141,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 135,807 miles

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

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

Offside 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 7 Jan 2013 128,845 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 120,854 miles

Air bag light on.

Centre exhaust mounting braket broken but secure.

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

Offside rear tyre perrishing around inner side wall.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 108,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 100,363 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 86,066 miles

both rear crossmember outer bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Dec 2006 70,745 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 60,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

middle exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2005 60,283 miles

middle exhaust mounting bracket insecure

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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V45 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V45 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 V45 MKM registered?

V45 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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