MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both near side and off side front brake discs have signs of wear and scoreing.( BORDERLINE PASS)
both near side and off side rear axle bushes have signs of wear,weakening and unbonding when using big leaver bar.NOT EXCESSIVE AT TEST TIME BUT BORDERLINE PASS
signs of slight play in near side and off side front anti roll bar link rod bushes. o k at test time
signs of slight wear, corrosion and pitting to near side and off side rear discs
slight inbalance in front brakes.(off side seems slightly slow)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both near side and off side front brake discs have signs of wear and scoreing.( BORDERLINE PASS)
signs of slight play in near side and off side front anti roll bar link rod bushes. o k at test time
signs of slight wear, corrosion and pitting to near side and off side rear discs
slight inbalance in front brakes.(off side seems slightly slow)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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V306 XFE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 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 V306 XFE, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V306 XFE registered?
V306 XFE is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 October 1999.
Is V306 XFE safe to buy?
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