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V399 DCH

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,021 mi
Last recorded100,021 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 DCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,021 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 100,016 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,690 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 90,178 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,496 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 85,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,944 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 77,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,086 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 67,024 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,180 miles

centre exhaust hanger adrift from exhaust but exhaust secure

n/s wiper worn

n/s/f brake pads low

slight wear in steering column top bush

slight wear on o/s/f seat belt

turnings in various tyre treads

Fail 26 Sep 2007 57,081 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger ,welds adrift from exhaust but exhaust secure

n/s/f brake pads low

slight wear in steering column top bush

slight wear on o/s/f seat belt

small metal turning in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,136 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyre walls strarting to perish

o/side front wishbone rear bush starting to perish

rear number plate starting to stain

Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,003 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

centre exhaust steady bracket detached

n/side rear seat belt checked with child seat in place

o/side front wishbone rear bush starting to perish

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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V399 DCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 V399 DCH, 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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V399 DCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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