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V890 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,129 mi
Last recorded113,129 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,020 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 111,018 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,489 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,489 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 104,190 miles

both headlights tarnished .

Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,373 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 101,373 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,442 miles

Both headlamp reflectors starting to tarnish

Power steering hydraulic pipes very rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2011 95,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both headlamp reflectors starting to tarnish

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering hydraulic pipes very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,153 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON NEARSIDE PAD WIRE BROKEN.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 74,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,889 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,371 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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V890 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V890 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 V890 JKN registered?

V890 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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