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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T179 GUDMOT history

T179 GUD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
79,022 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 GUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 GUD was last recorded at 79,022 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 19,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,982 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
19,040 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,022 miles
  • 2023 – 59,982 miles
  • 2022 – 47,552 miles
  • 2021 – 47,457 miles
  • 2020 – 47,200 miles
  • 2019 – 46,658 miles
  • 2018 – 45,671 miles
  • 2017 – 44,617 miles
  • 2016 – 43,489 miles
  • 2015 – 42,078 miles
  • 2014 – 40,267 miles
  • 2013 – 38,800 miles
  • 2012 – 37,330 miles
  • 2011 – 36,171 miles
  • 2010 – 34,486 miles
  • 2009 – 32,379 miles
  • 2008 – 30,407 miles
  • 2007 – 28,659 miles
  • 2006 – 26,153 miles
  • 2005 – 22,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,022 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    502274560922
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,022 miles (+19,040)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    521072109173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,982 miles (+12,430)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,982 miles
    Test number
    678049657987
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine ticking and over fill with oil

  4. Pass47,552 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,552 miles
    Test number
    600891225335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,457 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    979289732127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,200 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,200 miles
    Test number
    984812122519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,658 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,658 miles
    Test number
    250212909046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,671 miles (+1,054)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    638667249416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,617 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,617 miles
    Test number
    398026837729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,609 miles (+1,120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,609 miles
    Test number
    558229256420
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  11. Pass43,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    882800352657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,489 miles (+1,411)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    482603596658
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass42,078 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    930753525847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,267 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,267 miles
    Test number
    776238854222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,800 miles (+1,470)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,800 miles
    Test number
    358336853486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded
    • NoteRear axle corroded

  16. Pass37,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    139087532277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail37,330 miles (+1,159)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    897207932209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass36,171 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    338809251265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,486 miles (+2,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,486 miles
    Test number
    724342950222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,379 miles (+1,972)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,379 miles
    Test number
    923437139205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass30,407 miles (+1,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,407 miles
    Test number
    190764638208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass28,659 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,659 miles
    Test number
    751864947270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,153 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,153 miles
    Test number
    972599926222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    22,633 miles
    Test number
    551745435229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T179 GUD

Does T179 GUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 GUD expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 GUD?
The MOT on T179 GUD expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 GUD done?
T179 GUD was recorded at 79,022 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has T179 GUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 GUD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T179 GUD 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 T179 GUD find?
T179 GUD passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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