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V698 MKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

239,867 mi
Last recorded239,867 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 239,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 233,766 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 233,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 227,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 226,949 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 226,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 224,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 222,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 221,553 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 221,545 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 212,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre is worn on shoulders, centre 3/4 is greater than 1.6mm

Fail 18 Nov 2013 212,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre is worn on shoulders, centre 3/4 is greater than 1.6mm

Pass 30 Nov 2012 205,098 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 205,091 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 196,308 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 185,450 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Oct 2010 185,446 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 181,935 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 175,767 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 175,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 168,023 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear corrod

both front rear number plates starting to fayd

rear of side tyre getting low on tread depth

Fail 4 Apr 2007 167,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s brake light too dull

Pass 25 Mar 2006 141,906 miles

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

cracked front number plate

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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V698 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V698 MKN, 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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V698 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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