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V817 KKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,912 mi
Last recorded179,912 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 KKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 179,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 179,911 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 176,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 176,791 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 172,642 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Both front sidelights (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 172,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Both front sidelights (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 166,027 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 166,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 157,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 149,345 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 149,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 139,936 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 139,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 131,984 miles

both front indicators and both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Fail 15 Oct 2012 131,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front indicators and both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Oct 2011 124,326 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 124,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 117,219 miles

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

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

o/s rear hand brake lever sticking

Fail 22 Oct 2010 117,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s rear hand brake lever sticking

Fail 29 Oct 2009 109,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s rear hand brake lever sticking slightly

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2009 109,435 miles

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

o/s rear hand brake lever sticking slightly

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2008 101,483 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 101,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 92,493 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 92,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 81,450 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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V817 KKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V817 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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V817 KKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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