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V892 MKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,211 mi
Last recorded15,211 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2013 15,211 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both headlamp lens deteriorated

impact damage offside outer sill

offside front door difficult to open

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 152,111 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated

impact damage offside outer sill

offside front door difficult to open

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 144,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2012 144,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 136,948 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 124,030 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 124,030 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 105,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 97,181 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 84,527 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 79,978 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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V892 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V892 MKN, 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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V892 MKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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