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V713 MKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,902 mi
Last recorded148,902 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV713 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 148,902 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Fuel Tank Securing bracket corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Rear Shock Absorber corroded

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 148,902 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror cover Has Sharp edges (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2x rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Fuel Tank Securing bracket corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Rear Shock Absorber corroded

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,635 miles

2x rear coil spring corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 143,635 miles

2x rear coil spring corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 133,567 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 133,567 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 125,527 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 125,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,127 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 107,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 100,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,683 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 92,168 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 82,102 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,609 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,386 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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V713 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V713 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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V713 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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