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V779 MKM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,565 mi
Last recorded117,565 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 117,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 104,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 94,534 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,400 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,371 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 81,462 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 81,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 73,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,657 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 66,620 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 59,927 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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V779 MKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V779 MKM, 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 V779 MKM registered?

V779 MKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V779 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V779 MKM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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