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Volkswagen Bora

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

V50 HSUMOT history

V50 HSU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,409 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 HSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 HSU was last recorded at 150,409 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2021: 140,435 miles, lower than 147,640 miles on 21 Jan 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
149,945 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,409 miles
  • 2025 – 149,945 miles
  • 2024 – 149,607 miles
  • 2023 – 149,173 miles
  • 2022 – 148,768 miles
  • 2021 – 140,435 miles
  • 2020 – 147,640 miles
  • 2019 – 141,678 miles
  • 2018 – 137,452 miles
  • 2017 – 133,570 miles
  • 2016 – 129,310 miles
  • 2015 – 125,216 miles
  • 2014 – 120,355 miles
  • 2013 – 113,715 miles
  • 2012 – 108,932 miles
  • 2011 – 102,803 miles
  • 2009 – 92,259 miles
  • 2008 – 50,790 miles
  • 2007 – 49,598 miles
  • 2006 – 46,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,409 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

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.

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,409 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,409 miles
    Test number
    620572157478
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Fail150,409 miles (+464)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,409 miles
    Test number
    275035588856
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Pass149,945 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,945 miles
    Test number
    291789494968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,607 miles
    Test number
    698499384761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,607 miles (+434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,607 miles
    Test number
    281486306817
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working NS + OS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass149,173 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,173 miles
    Test number
    785548312537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,768 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,768 miles
    Test number
    919016417488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,435 miles (-7,205)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,435 miles
    Test number
    883867760568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,640 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,640 miles
    Test number
    310738552792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,678 miles (+4,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,678 miles
    Test number
    205010690940
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass137,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,452 miles
    Test number
    269924815617
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail137,451 miles (+3,881)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,451 miles
    Test number
    335162594976
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass133,570 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,570 miles
    Test number
    449620135714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,310 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    531892832001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,216 miles (+4,861)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    125,216 miles
    Test number
    516010525032
    • NoteBoth door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges (2mm)
    • NoteTop of dipstick broken (useable)

  16. Pass120,355 miles (+6,640)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,355 miles
    Test number
    476023824055
    • NoteBoth door mirrors cracked
    • NoteMain breather pipe on top of engine split
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass113,715 miles (+4,783)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,715 miles
    Test number
    789014613036
    • NoteBoth side sills slighty damaged
    • NoteN/s mirror glass damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs poor condition

  18. Pass108,932 miles (+24)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,932 miles
    Test number
    599684132012
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs worn an deteriorated

  19. Fail108,908 miles (+6,105)2 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,908 miles
    Test number
    796275722012
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs worn an deteriorated

  20. Pass102,803 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    102,803 miles
    Test number
    329030141047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,801 miles (+10,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,801 miles
    Test number
    456579031017
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass92,259 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,259 miles
    Test number
    474851519413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers door mirror casing slightly damaged

  23. Fail92,259 miles (+41,469)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,259 miles
    Test number
    421661219332
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers door mirror casing slightly damaged

  24. Pass50,790 miles (+1,192)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,790 miles
    Test number
    263658968452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly n oisy

  25. Pass49,598 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    570571497238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,972 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,972 miles
    Test number
    552483716348
    • NoteN/s/r wheelbearing had slight play

Questions about V50 HSU

Does V50 HSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 HSU is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 HSU?
The MOT on V50 HSU is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 HSU done?
V50 HSU was recorded at 150,409 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has V50 HSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 HSU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 HSU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V50 HSU find?
V50 HSU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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