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K8 VNW

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,910 mi
Last recorded144,910 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 VNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 144,910 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 144,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 135,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,010 miles

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

Oil leak

front strut tops have slight movement in upper attachment

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2012 128,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front strut tops have slight movement in upper attachment

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2011 123,134 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 123,134 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2010 119,447 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 119,444 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,848 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,385 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 83,385 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,611 miles

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

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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K8 VNW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K8 VNW, 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.

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What year was K8 VNW registered?

K8 VNW is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is K8 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 VNW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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