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Volkswagen Bora

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V46 HCEMOT history

V46 HCE is a red petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,762 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 HCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 HCE was last recorded at 152,762 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 3,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2021: 136,563 miles, lower than 140,402 miles on 26 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,510 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,252 miles
Average per year
5,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,762 miles
  • 2024 – 149,510 miles
  • 2023 – 145,600 miles
  • 2022 – 141,314 miles
  • 2021 – 136,571 miles
  • 2020 – 140,402 miles
  • 2019 – 124,325 miles
  • 2018 – 118,979 miles
  • 2017 – 115,027 miles
  • 2016 – 111,121 miles
  • 2015 – 102,716 miles
  • 2014 – 95,010 miles
  • 2013 – 87,693 miles
  • 2011 – 84,355 miles
  • 2010 – 78,585 miles
  • 2009 – 72,858 miles
  • 2008 – 68,646 miles
  • 2007 – 62,593 miles
  • 2006 – 55,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,762 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,762 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,762 miles
    Test number
    325193838462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,510 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    149,510 miles
    Test number
    339543511497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,600 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,600 miles
    Test number
    994952695329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,400 miles (+4,086)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,400 miles
    Test number
    378326080807
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,314 miles (+4,743)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,314 miles
    Test number
    717999732028
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,571 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,571 miles
    Test number
    617576721237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,563 miles (-3,839)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,563 miles
    Test number
    891608049290
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,402 miles (+16,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,402 miles
    Test number
    436305088597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,325 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,325 miles
    Test number
    301514144056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    401254636456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,979 miles (+3,952)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    626885888467
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass115,027 miles (+3,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,027 miles
    Test number
    599474893318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass111,121 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,121 miles
    Test number
    384031379635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,716 miles (+7,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,716 miles
    Test number
    208270755190
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass95,010 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,010 miles
    Test number
    929761444152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,936 miles (+7,243)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,936 miles
    Test number
    126377034137
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass87,693 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    908375233185
    • NoteFront and rear discs coroded

  18. Fail87,693 miles (+3,338)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    797024633146
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear discs coroded

  19. Pass84,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,355 miles
    Test number
    405032191232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,353 miles (+5,768)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,353 miles
    Test number
    469812991269
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass78,585 miles (+5,727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    503532020288
    • NoteSlight brake bind to nearside front

  22. Pass72,858 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,858 miles
    Test number
    644548349270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,646 miles (+6,053)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,646 miles
    Test number
    170218928259
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight bind n/s/f brake. brake fluid level low

  24. Pass62,593 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,593 miles
    Test number
    383470737484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,930 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,930 miles
    Test number
    301829346219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V46 HCE

Does V46 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V46 HCE is valid until 25 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V46 HCE?
The MOT on V46 HCE is valid until 25 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V46 HCE done?
V46 HCE was recorded at 152,762 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 5,027 miles a year.
Has V46 HCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 HCE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V46 HCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V46 HCE find?
V46 HCE passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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