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V768 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,185 mi
Last recorded146,185 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 146,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 146,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,343 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear NOplate deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f wishbone rear bush

Fail 28 Sep 2016 142,329 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r and o/s/r (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

items removed prior to test

n/s/r tyre close to tread wear markers

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 132,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate getting delaminated

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2015 132,784 miles

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate getting delaminated

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,203 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 110,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 102,609 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 102,402 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight lenses slightly opaque

Fail 17 Oct 2012 94,384 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlight lenses slightly opaque

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,045 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,045 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,664 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 66,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,174 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

nail in near side rear tyre

off side rear tyre worn thin

Pass 2 May 2008 62,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 62,610 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,988 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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V768 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V768 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.

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V768 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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