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V963 JKN

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,791 mi
Last recorded149,791 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV963 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 149,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

condensation in offside headlight

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 15 Jun 2015 140,040 miles

Exhaust slight blow at catalic converter

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 140,040 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust slight blow at catalic converter

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 130,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 122,201 miles

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

rad leaking

rear exhaust rusty

rear seats down

Fail 28 Jun 2013 122,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rad leaking

rear exhaust rusty

rear seats down

Pass 11 Aug 2012 115,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 105,912 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 105,910 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 96,550 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,644 miles

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

nsr tyre perrished

Fail 1 Aug 2009 88,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre perrished

Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,932 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,938 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 63,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f mirror case damaged and loose

n/s/r brake binding lightly

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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V963 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V963 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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V963 JKN is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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