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V837 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,457 mi
Last recorded113,457 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,457 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 113,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 109,563 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 109,563 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,582 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,385 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear o/s and n/s tyres low tread on inner edges.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,769 miles

n/s/rear tyre wall cut(not to cord)

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,769 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre wall cut(not to cord)

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2013 95,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,085 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,651 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,146 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,686 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 52,686 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)

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

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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V837 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V837 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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What year was V837 JKN registered?

V837 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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