CarVerify

Free Car Check

V494 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,043 mi
Last recorded141,043 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 141,043 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 141,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 125,146 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift and rattling on exhaust centre section

Fail 10 Sep 2015 188,886 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield adrift and rattling on exhaust centre section

Fail 12 Sep 2014 108,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,492 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,476 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 93,045 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,850 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2011 84,850 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 56,835 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 56,822 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 53,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,855 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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V494 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V494 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

How do I check the history of V494 MKM?

You can check the full history of V494 MKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V494 MKM registered?

V494 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V494 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V494 MKM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V494 MKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V494 MKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.