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V398 FPE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,467 mi
Last recorded125,467 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 FPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 125,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2013 117,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,525 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 114,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 16 Aug 2012 114,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2010 103,989 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 103,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxiliary belt in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,720 miles

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)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 90,720 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 82,629 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,141 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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V398 FPE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V398 FPE, 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 V398 FPE registered?

V398 FPE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V398 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 FPE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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