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V437 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,685 mi
Last recorded165,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 165,685 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 154,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 142,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner rackend slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2012 137,460 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 137,459 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 132,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door mirror n/s/f cracked damaged

rear no plate water damage

Pass 17 Jan 2011 124,444 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f o/s/f drumsticks

Pass 2 Jan 2010 114,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 105,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 105,735 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 98,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

play nearside front steering arm

Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 79,501 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V437 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V437 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 V437 JKN registered?

V437 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V437 JKN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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