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V280 MKM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,841 mi
Last recorded106,841 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,841 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 102,086 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,013 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2013 92,107 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 92,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,620 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2011 82,837 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2011 82,837 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 78,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 78,221 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 74,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,967 miles

both front tyres 3mm both rear tyres 2.5mm all cracking & cuts to sidewalls & tread areas not exposing cords

Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,694 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 54,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,802 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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V280 MKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V280 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 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 V280 MKM registered?

V280 MKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V280 MKM safe to buy?

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