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V845 KAG

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,602 mi
Last recorded161,602 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 KAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 161,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 134,634 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 134,634 miles

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

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

discs started to wear

suspect power leak but couldnt find leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 134,578 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)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n s f mirror is cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 129,388 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2009 129,389 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2007 123,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 120,885 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested correctly due to child seat been fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2006 120,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested correctly due to child seat been fitted

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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V845 KAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V845 KAG, 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 V845 KAG registered?

V845 KAG is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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