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V394 GLF

2000 Metrocab Auto

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

331,268 mi
Last recorded331,268 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Metrocab Auto288,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 GLF
MakeMetrocab
ModelAuto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 331,268 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 331,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 330,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 305,185 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 303,962 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

nearside rear drum backplate wet

offside rear leafspring wet with oil

rear offside drum backplate wet

Battery insecure

Pass 1 May 2007 258,941 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 258,941 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V394 GLF is a 2000 Metrocab Auto in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 V394 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.

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What year was V394 GLF registered?

V394 GLF is a 2000 Metrocab Auto, first registered on 28 February 2000.

Is V394 GLF safe to buy?

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