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V844 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,708 mi
Last recorded160,708 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 160,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 160,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 154,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 144,641 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 133,836 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 123,605 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 112,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 107,017 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 89,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 89,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,552 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 58,611 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,611 miles

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

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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V844 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V844 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V844 JKN registered?

V844 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V844 JKN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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