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V122 JKM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,236 mi
Last recorded145,236 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 JKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 145,236 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 145,236 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 142,003 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 142,017 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 141,625 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 141,439 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2013 134,338 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 134,306 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 125,631 miles

Crack in front bumper

Damage to both inner sills

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

Off side front dust cap missing

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

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

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

Service light on

Fail 20 Aug 2012 125,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Crack in front bumper

Damage to both inner sills

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

Off side front dust cap missing

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

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

Poor image off side front headlamp

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

Service light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 118,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front dust cap missing

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant low

rear number plate has slight water damage

temperature gauge not working

Fail 12 Aug 2011 118,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant low

front brake discs worn

o/s/r wheel binding

rear brake discs worn

rear number plate has slight water damage

temperature gauge not working

Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,748 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 112,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fan belt cracked

front brake pad warning wire sensor broken

front bumper cracked

front discs corroded on rear faces quite bad

front tyre size 225/35/19

nearside rear tyre distorted

pad warning light on

rear axle bushes seperating but no excess movement

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp loose

Fail 31 Jul 2009 106,905 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 106,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,750 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 97,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 86,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 55,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 55,876 miles

Front 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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V122 JKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V122 JKM, 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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V122 JKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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