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Y738 JNT

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,419 mi
Last recorded140,419 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 JNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 140,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 140,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 132,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 123,256 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2013 123,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2012 116,312 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 116,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wing linner insecure(not fouling anything)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 107,453 miles

front and rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,008 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,396 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,187 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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Y738 JNT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y738 JNT, 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 Y738 JNT registered?

Y738 JNT is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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