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Volkswagen Bora

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T531 GUDMOT history

T531 GUD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
107,804 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 GUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 GUD was last recorded at 107,804 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,843 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
961 miles
Average per year
3,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,804 miles
  • 2022 – 106,843 miles
  • 2021 – 104,956 miles
  • 2020 – 104,781 miles
  • 2019 – 103,831 miles
  • 2018 – 101,970 miles
  • 2017 – 100,653 miles
  • 2016 – 98,922 miles
  • 2015 – 96,977 miles
  • 2014 – 94,870 miles
  • 2013 – 92,050 miles
  • 2012 – 89,345 miles
  • 2011 – 85,272 miles
  • 2010 – 81,073 miles
  • 2009 – 77,017 miles
  • 2008 – 72,406 miles
  • 2007 – 65,955 miles
  • 2006 – 57,580 miles
  • 2005 – 48,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,804 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded and general underbody corrosion to various components (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,804 miles (+961)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,804 miles
    Test number
    428825650945
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded and general underbody corrosion to various components (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass106,843 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,843 miles
    Test number
    218220828313
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail106,825 miles (+1,869)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    124722258607
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass104,956 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,956 miles
    Test number
    898710204474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass104,781 miles (+950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    217205769579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from caliper to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass103,831 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,831 miles
    Test number
    240932292968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass101,970 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    825770451254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,653 miles (+1,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,653 miles
    Test number
    252504972084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met at 16%
  9. Pass98,922 miles (+1,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,922 miles
    Test number
    960637254242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass96,977 miles (+2,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    395491577653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit under covers fitted (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency only just met 17%
  11. Pass94,870 miles (+2,820)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    439423894259
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass92,050 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,050 miles
    Test number
    819249263286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,345 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,345 miles
    Test number
    567459292283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,272 miles (+4,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    916450131280
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass81,073 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    804031730286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,017 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,017 miles
    Test number
    694353359256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail76,982 miles (+4,576)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,982 miles
    Test number
    983340959204
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass72,406 miles (+6,451)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,406 miles
    Test number
    490816758277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass65,955 miles (+8,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    193110827255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass57,580 miles (+8,620)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,580 miles
    Test number
    404311026287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    542022925234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,960 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    281802925263
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about T531 GUD

Does T531 GUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 GUD expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 GUD?
The MOT on T531 GUD expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 GUD done?
T531 GUD was recorded at 107,804 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 3,302 miles a year.
Has T531 GUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 GUD has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T531 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 T531 GUD find?
T531 GUD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded and general underbody corrosion to various components, and 3 more.

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