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V843 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,235 mi
Last recorded98,235 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 98,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 86,730 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both rear coil springs corroded auxillary drive belt in poor condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 86,717 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,172 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 82,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,884 miles

Front BRAKE DISC`S ARE IN A POOR C0ONDITION

Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,882 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS SHOWING DEFUSED PATTERNS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OUTER CASE PERISHED (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OUTER CASE SPLIT (3.6.B.4d)

Front BRAKE DISC`S ARE IN A POOR C0ONDITION

Pass 12 May 2017 75,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,965 miles

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,008 miles

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

advise --- nearside front lower arm bush perished (no movement)

advise ---- offside rear brake binding a little

Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,006 miles

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

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

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

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

advise --- nearside front lower arm bush perished (no movement)

advise ---- offside rear brake binding a little

Pass 2 May 2014 68,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 61,899 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 61,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 58,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,406 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,826 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 46,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both offside tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,629 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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V843 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V843 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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V843 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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