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V885 NKM

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,953 mi
Last recorded101,953 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 NKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,953 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,341 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 92,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 90,792 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 90,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 90,350 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 89,494 miles

Engine covers

Nearside Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewal deteriating

Offside Rear Tyre deteriating

Pass 27 May 2016 88,969 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 88,969 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 83,318 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 83,318 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside 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)

coolant leak minor

nsr tyre minor cracks

Pass 26 Apr 2014 82,500 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 82,500 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,212 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2011 76,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,647 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,875 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 68,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 68,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 62,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 62,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 57,392 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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V885 NKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V885 NKM, 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 V885 NKM registered?

V885 NKM is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V885 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V885 NKM shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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