MOT Status
Mileage
285,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Fuse board above battery (4.11 (c) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Light damage edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Light damage to edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Heat shield loose
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BH37 DVN is a 1998 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1998 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 118,448 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 BH37 DVN, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BH37 DVN registered?
BH37 DVN is a 1998 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is BH37 DVN safe to buy?
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