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V61 MEV

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

121,803 mi
Last recorded121,803 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 121,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,134 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 120,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 117,721 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack union (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 112,570 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 112,570 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,789 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 109,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,697 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 104,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 99,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,018 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,017 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,265 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 79,265 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,552 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper ends split

Fail 2 Oct 2013 69,911 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper ends split

Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,793 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,957 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 29,036 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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V61 MEV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V61 MEV, 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 V61 MEV registered?

V61 MEV is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V61 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V61 MEV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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