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V597 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,150 mi
Last recorded127,150 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 127,150 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 95,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 75,704 miles

Front brakes snatch

Rear suspension bushes worn/splitting

Fail 13 Dec 2007 75,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brakes snatch

Rear suspension bushes worn/splitting

Pass 16 Dec 2006 61,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 54,148 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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V597 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V597 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 V597 JKN registered?

V597 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V597 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V597 JKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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