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DKZ 5542

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 5542
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 126,550 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 126,547 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 113,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 97,664 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 97,664 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,979 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 64,614 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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DKZ 5542 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 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 DKZ 5542, 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 26 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 DKZ 5542 registered?

DKZ 5542 is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is DKZ 5542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKZ 5542 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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