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V481 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

206,586 mi
Last recorded206,586 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 206,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 200,630 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 192,762 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 178,391 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 157,405 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 157,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,076 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,410 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 123,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 116,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 112,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,242 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 104,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,359 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,321 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing broken

Pass 4 Oct 2005 53,023 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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V481 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V481 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V481 MKM registered?

V481 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V481 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V481 MKM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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