MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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