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V729 KKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,838 mi
Last recorded94,838 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 KKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,838 miles

front brake pads low both rear tyres low osf nsf lower wish bone bushs splitting

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,081 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/Side front bumper liner insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2011 86,080 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/Side front bumper liner insecure

Pass 25 May 2010 79,182 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 May 2009 68,957 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes partial seperation

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

n/s/f mirror missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 21 May 2009 68,957 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes partial seperation

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

n/s/f mirror missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,875 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 62,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,383 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 56,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 42,522 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 42,519 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V729 KKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V729 KKN, 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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What year was V729 KKN registered?

V729 KKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V729 KKN safe to buy?

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