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Volkswagen Bora

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

V51 EREMOT history

V51 ERE is a red petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 17 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 224,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
224,991 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 ERE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 ERE was last recorded at 224,991 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,941 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,050 miles
Average per year
7,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,991 miles
  • 2025 – 223,941 miles
  • 2024 – 222,114 miles
  • 2023 – 219,500 miles
  • 2022 – 216,413 miles
  • 2021 – 212,030 miles
  • 2020 – 205,549 miles
  • 2019 – 198,743 miles
  • 2018 – 190,499 miles
  • 2017 – 182,207 miles
  • 2016 – 175,470 miles
  • 2015 – 165,058 miles
  • 2014 – 155,497 miles
  • 2013 – 146,128 miles
  • 2012 – 135,713 miles
  • 2011 – 127,452 miles
  • 2010 – 117,093 miles
  • 2009 – 107,779 miles
  • 2008 – 97,709 miles
  • 2007 – 84,594 miles
  • 2006 – 73,543 miles
  • 2005 – 63,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,991 miles
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreenRecorded at 4 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,991 miles (+1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    224,991 miles
    Test number
    593739770530
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  2. Pass223,941 miles (+1,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    223,941 miles
    Test number
    104713908221
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  3. Pass222,114 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    222,114 miles
    Test number
    797566436148
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail222,107 miles (+55)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,107 miles
    Test number
    815858247440
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator on dash
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail222,052 miles (+2,552)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,052 miles
    Test number
    805281398657
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront under-tray insecure

  6. Pass219,500 miles (+3,087)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    219,500 miles
    Test number
    569396027728
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass216,413 miles (+4,383)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    216,413 miles
    Test number
    625721171688
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass212,030 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    212,030 miles
    Test number
    945657410614
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail212,027 miles (+153)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,027 miles
    Test number
    944112598490
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Both sides, offside leaking slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade split slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail211,874 miles (+6,325)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,874 miles
    Test number
    285498246332
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush- ( Top Mount Bush/bearing ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone Chips On Screen.

  11. Pass205,549 miles (+6,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    205,549 miles
    Test number
    276963982202
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass198,743 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    198,743 miles
    Test number
    293311884638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass190,499 miles (+8,292)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    190,499 miles
    Test number
    800967767497
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside and nearside front wings
    • AdvisoryOne band of exhaust clamp broken, but exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass182,207 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    182,207 miles
    Test number
    487043193665
    • AdvisoryBoth hand brake cable boots split.
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to split.
    • AdvisoryFuel filter some corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail182,207 miles (+6,737)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,207 miles
    Test number
    813731350674
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth hand brake cable boots split.
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to split.
    • AdvisoryFuel filter some corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass175,470 miles (+10,412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    175,470 miles
    Test number
    358607782400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass165,058 miles (+9,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    165,058 miles
    Test number
    285333646770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf head light pattern poor glass poor
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass155,497 miles (+9,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    155,497 miles
    Test number
    848536644208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass146,128 miles (+10,415)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    146,128 miles
    Test number
    857382853287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre cat exhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside part of tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside part of tread
    • NoteRear exhaust tail pipe corroded and starting to seperate from rear box

  20. Pass135,713 miles (+8,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    135,713 miles
    Test number
    147269342219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass127,452 miles (+10,359)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    296547151211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass117,093 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    117,093 miles
    Test number
    314126660463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail117,093 miles (+9,314)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,093 miles
    Test number
    330193360475
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass107,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    107,779 miles
    Test number
    840849259223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail107,779 miles (+10,070)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,779 miles
    Test number
    440798459268
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass97,709 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,709 miles
    Test number
    330750568403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf & nsf shocker tops worn and lift evident

  27. Fail97,709 miles (+13,115)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,709 miles
    Test number
    582600168226
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsf & nsf shocker tops worn and lift evident

  28. Pass84,594 miles (+11,051)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,594 miles
    Test number
    470651267226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass73,543 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    364905256433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass63,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    650036555214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail63,316 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,316 miles
    Test number
    321996355458
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V51 ERE

Does V51 ERE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 ERE is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V51 ERE?
The MOT on V51 ERE is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V51 ERE done?
V51 ERE was recorded at 224,991 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 7,696 miles a year.
Has V51 ERE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 ERE has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V51 ERE 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 V51 ERE find?
V51 ERE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: chip in windscreen.

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