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V484 MAK

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,252 mi
Last recorded187,252 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 MAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 187,252 miles

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

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened osf (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 181,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 169,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 163,690 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 158,987 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 158,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 149,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 139,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 128,826 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 128,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 123,797 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2006 117,090 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2005 109,804 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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V484 MAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V484 MAK, 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 V484 MAK registered?

V484 MAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V484 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V484 MAK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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