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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S33 ORAMOT history

S33 ORA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
148,489 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 ORA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 ORA was last recorded at 148,489 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 4,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,588 miles · 10 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,901 miles
Average per year
7,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,489 miles
  • 2021 – 143,588 miles
  • 2020 – 138,849 miles
  • 2019 – 133,299 miles
  • 2018 – 127,922 miles
  • 2017 – 119,324 miles
  • 2016 – 110,535 miles
  • 2015 – 103,333 miles
  • 2014 – 90,782 miles
  • 2013 – 81,298 miles
  • 2012 – 78,376 miles
  • 2011 – 66,881 miles
  • 2010 – 60,317 miles
  • 2009 – 49,615 miles
  • 2008 – 39,356 miles
  • 2007 – 33,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,489 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,489 miles (+4,901)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,489 miles
    Test number
    814889500768
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  2. Pass143,588 miles (+4,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,588 miles
    Test number
    785058014400
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  3. Pass138,849 miles (+5,550)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,849 miles
    Test number
    356346049721
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  4. Pass133,299 miles (+5,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,299 miles
    Test number
    158195653265
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  5. Pass127,922 miles (+8,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,922 miles
    Test number
    673293348209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip multiply window screen

  6. Pass119,324 miles (+8,789)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,324 miles
    Test number
    452433048122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,535 miles (+7,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,535 miles
    Test number
    974808700241
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have edge wear

  8. Pass103,333 miles (+9)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,333 miles
    Test number
    838472404547
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdvise, both front tyres worn on inner
    • AdvisoryAdvise, nsf brake backing plate corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres cutting out on inner and outer edges
    • NoteN s f brake backing plate rusted

  9. Fail103,324 miles (+12,542)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,324 miles
    Test number
    705196325239
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cutting out on inner and outer edges
    • NoteN s f brake backing plate rusted

  10. Pass90,782 miles (+9,484)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,782 miles
    Test number
    748361144280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Pass81,298 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    125217943275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres perishing
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroded

  12. Fail81,298 miles (+2,922)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    615537643286
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres perishing
    • NoteRear section of exhaust corroded

  13. Pass78,376 miles (+11,495)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    586007642273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTail box deteriorated

  14. Pass66,881 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,881 miles
    Test number
    415742141216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,317 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    474306520263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,615 miles (+10,259)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    291872539295
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on 2mm tread depth

  17. Pass39,356 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    252189748204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,270 miles10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,270 miles
    Test number
    480977027491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight binding on both rear wheels

Questions about S33 ORA

Does S33 ORA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S33 ORA expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S33 ORA?
The MOT on S33 ORA expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S33 ORA done?
S33 ORA was recorded at 148,489 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 7,782 miles a year.
Has S33 ORA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 ORA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on S33 ORA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S33 ORA find?
S33 ORA passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear back plate corroded, and 2 more.

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