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J8 KCV

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,670 mi
Last recorded110,670 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 KCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 104,111 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

runflat tyre fitted to o/s/r

Fail 10 Mar 2008 96,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

runflat tyre fitted to o/s/r

Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,594 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 83,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 83,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

air bag ligth on

Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,135 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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J8 KCV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J8 KCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 KCV registered?

J8 KCV is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is J8 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 KCV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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