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V396 DRB

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,495 mi
Last recorded105,495 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 DRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 105,495 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 88,938 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 88,926 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 84,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 77,004 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLOW TO CLEAR

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISKS IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

ENGINE OIL LEVEL FOUND BELOW MINIMUM, FITTED 250ML AS SUPPLIED IN BOOT

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

O/S/R LOW TREAD DEPTH IN CENTRE (BORDERLINE PASS)

REAR SILENCER BOX IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SILENCER MOUNT CORRODED

SLIGHT WATER CONTAMINATION IN OIL

Fail 4 Aug 2009 77,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLOW TO CLEAR

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISKS IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

ENGINE OIL LEVEL FOUND BELOW MINIMUM, FITTED 250ML AS SUPPLIED IN BOOT

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

O/S/R LOW TREAD DEPTH IN CENTRE (BORDERLINE PASS)

REAR SILENCER BOX IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SILENCER MOUNT CORRODED

SLIGHT WATER CONTAMINATION IN OIL

Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,746 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 70,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 58,910 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,054 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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V396 DRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V396 DRB, 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 V396 DRB registered?

V396 DRB is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V396 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V396 DRB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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