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V525 MKM

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,999 mi
Last recorded144,999 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 144,999 miles

Centre Rear stop lamp has been removed

Rear all metal brake pipes have sight corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2016 144,560 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber inscure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red reverse light coming on with fog light showing white light to rear (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps dim (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box burst (7.1.2)

Rear all metal brake pipes have sight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2015 127,725 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 127,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 98,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

boot wont open

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2010 83,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,747 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,991 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,750 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 66,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 59,586 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 59,081 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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V525 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V525 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 V525 MKM registered?

V525 MKM is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V525 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 MKM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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