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V418 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,957 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 94,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,160 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,310 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Off side and nearside front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 63,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,986 miles

advise both front headlights (poor aim)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,781 miles

Oil leak from sump plug washer

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,355 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 54,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,885 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s front n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2006 39,726 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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V418 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V418 JKN, 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 V418 JKN registered?

V418 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V418 JKN safe to buy?

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