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V715 MKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,441 mi
Last recorded153,441 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV715 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 153,441 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seatbelt not tested obstruction

Fail 14 Mar 2022 153,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seatbelt not tested obstruction

Pass 17 Mar 2021 138,126 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 138,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 121,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,243 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 115,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,972 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2018 109,972 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 103,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 103,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,353 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in front anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,803 miles

slight play/wear in front anti-roll bar d bsuhes not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,201 miles

headlamps slightly cloudy still has aim and pattern at time of test.

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls damaged no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,835 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,840 miles

n/s/f tyre punctured.

n/s/r & o/s/r axle mounts worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,748 miles

slight wear/play in n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,489 miles

195/65/r15/91t. mitchelin energy.

Nearside Rear 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 15 Feb 2006 46,046 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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V715 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V715 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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V715 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V715 MKN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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