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V925 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,101 mi
Last recorded110,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV925 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,204 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 97,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,031 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,323 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 77,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,536 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2010 67,352 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,197 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 50,924 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 47,973 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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V925 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V925 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 V925 JKN registered?

V925 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V925 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V925 JKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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