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V504 MNM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,601 mi
Last recorded91,601 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 MNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 91,601 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2025 90,056 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,092 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 87,650 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamps cloudy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 86,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,944 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 85,390 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 85,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,877 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,817 miles

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 79,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,046 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,046 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 76,941 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,124 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 74,926 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres has cracks on the tread

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,926 miles

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

both rear tyres has cracks on the tread

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 72,760 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 72,760 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,404 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 70,404 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,766 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 67,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 59,732 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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V504 MNM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V504 MNM, 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 V504 MNM registered?

V504 MNM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V504 MNM safe to buy?

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