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V383 GLF

2000 Metrocab Auto

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

434,522 mi
Last recorded434,522 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV383 GLF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 434,522 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 434,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 407,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 407,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Auto?

Based on 9,025 MOT tests across 1,389 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
15,491
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 779
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 448
parking brake recording little or no effort 392
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 329
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V383 GLF is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 288,958 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 Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V383 GLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Metrocab Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V383 GLF registered?

V383 GLF is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V383 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V383 GLF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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