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V596 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,738 mi
Last recorded138,738 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 138,738 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 132,123 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 126,461 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 126,461 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on wear limit 205/55/16w

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 25 Jun 2010 120,399 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 120,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

O/S/F wheel arch cover comming in contact with road wheel

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

both front anti roll bar links have slight play in bushes

both front rear wish bone bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Jun 2009 112,146 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 111,990 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 103,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 83,112 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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V596 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V596 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V596 JKN registered?

V596 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V596 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V596 JKN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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