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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V33 MTWMOT history

V33 MTW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 213,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
213,496 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 MTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 MTW was last recorded at 213,496 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,490 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 213,496 miles
  • 2023 – 213,450 miles
  • 2022 – 212,800 miles
  • 2021 – 211,728 miles
  • 2020 – 210,486 miles
  • 2019 – 208,932 miles
  • 2018 – 198,818 miles
  • 2017 – 183,404 miles
  • 2016 – 164,798 miles
  • 2015 – 158,250 miles
  • 2014 – 149,071 miles
  • 2013 – 139,034 miles
  • 2012 – 130,877 miles
  • 2011 – 120,166 miles
  • 2010 – 111,717 miles
  • 2009 – 101,820 miles
  • 2008 – 87,753 miles
  • 2007 – 74,590 miles
  • 2006 – 65,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,496 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not workingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 shock up right guide it frame position is bent out of the way

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Lower small pipe on steering rack has a small weep

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner new joint leaking grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,496 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    213,496 miles
    Test number
    740449087827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail213,490 miles (+40)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,490 miles
    Test number
    187813573744
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass213,450 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    213,450 miles
    Test number
    468941121325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock up right guide it frame position is bent out of the way
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  4. Fail213,449 miles (+649)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,449 miles
    Test number
    311184447496
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock up right guide it frame position is bent out of the way
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  5. Pass212,800 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    212,800 miles
    Test number
    589043242597
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front n/s2 blubs working o/s has 1 bulb 1 not working .

  6. Fail212,800 miles (+1,072)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,800 miles
    Test number
    864899886893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front n/s2 blubs working o/s has 1 bulb 1 not working .

  7. Pass211,728 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    211,728 miles
    Test number
    720699631245
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower small pipe on steering rack has a small weep
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner new joint leaking grease

  8. Fail211,715 miles (+1,229)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,715 miles
    Test number
    214390760440
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower small pipe on steering rack has a small weep
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner new joint leaking grease

  9. Pass210,486 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    210,486 miles
    Test number
    504911499884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass208,932 miles (+10,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    208,932 miles
    Test number
    241892424538
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door doesn't open from inside .

  11. Pass198,818 miles (+529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    198,818 miles
    Test number
    388409713627
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail198,289 miles (+14,885)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,289 miles
    Test number
    263905029219
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass183,404 miles (+18,606)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    183,404 miles
    Test number
    802150089832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass164,798 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    164,798 miles
    Test number
    516197831131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,250 miles (+9,179)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    158,250 miles
    Test number
    139017635496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass149,071 miles (+10,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    149,071 miles
    Test number
    126392354041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass139,034 miles (+8,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    139,034 miles
    Test number
    196453953405
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass130,877 miles (+10,711)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    998787442055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    120,166 miles
    Test number
    475108441039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,166 miles (+8,449)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,166 miles
    Test number
    689748641012
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass111,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    111,717 miles
    Test number
    243823260019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail111,717 miles (+9,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,717 miles
    Test number
    662233160090
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass101,820 miles (+14,067)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,820 miles
    Test number
    392294669046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,753 miles
    Test number
    110328128404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail87,719 miles (+13,129)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,719 miles
    Test number
    890078028093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  26. Fail74,590 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,590 miles
    Test number
    293659837073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass74,590 miles (+9,517)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    74,590 miles
    Test number
    743689937024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    494278136062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail65,073 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,073 miles
    Test number
    811047636048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V33 MTW

Does V33 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V33 MTW expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V33 MTW?
The MOT on V33 MTW expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V33 MTW done?
V33 MTW was recorded at 213,496 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 8,225 miles a year.
Has V33 MTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 MTW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V33 MTW 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 V33 MTW find?
V33 MTW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front fog light not working; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished.

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