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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

V5 MEJMOT history

V5 MEJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 20 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
102,857 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 MEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 MEJ was last recorded at 102,857 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,855 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,857 miles
  • 2025 – 101,226 miles
  • 2024 – 99,326 miles
  • 2023 – 97,099 miles
  • 2022 – 94,810 miles
  • 2021 – 92,553 miles
  • 2020 – 91,086 miles
  • 2019 – 89,665 miles
  • 2018 – 87,061 miles
  • 2017 – 85,002 miles
  • 2016 – 82,404 miles
  • 2015 – 79,902 miles
  • 2014 – 76,078 miles
  • 2013 – 72,960 miles
  • 2012 – 69,317 miles
  • 2011 – 65,300 miles
  • 2010 – 61,787 miles
  • 2009 – 57,811 miles
  • 2008 – 52,820 miles
  • 2007 – 48,697 miles
  • 2006 – 44,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,857 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,857 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    102,857 miles
    Test number
    306457848599
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail102,855 miles (+1,629)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,855 miles
    Test number
    840009206247
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing of characters is over 33mm (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing of characters is over 33mm (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass101,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,226 miles
    Test number
    720041658638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail101,226 miles (+1,900)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,226 miles
    Test number
    222197003767
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass99,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    123706930926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,326 miles (+2,227)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    489393135609
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass97,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,099 miles
    Test number
    606979037166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail97,098 miles (+2,288)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    161167967314
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass94,810 miles (+2,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,810 miles
    Test number
    513175214481
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s inner track rod
  10. Pass92,553 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,553 miles
    Test number
    779066210538
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass91,086 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,086 miles
    Test number
    896607112046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,665 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,665 miles
    Test number
    835585141082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,061 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,061 miles
    Test number
    250639287257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,002 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,002 miles
    Test number
    550964472592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,404 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    978526039205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,902 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,902 miles
    Test number
    786901217593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,078 miles (+3,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    567640694285
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass72,960 miles (+3,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,960 miles
    Test number
    929359983252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass69,317 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,317 miles
    Test number
    526846192201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,300 miles
    Test number
    355773091471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,300 miles (+3,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,300 miles
    Test number
    439123391292
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
  22. Pass61,787 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    442595490237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,811 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,811 miles
    Test number
    332336899217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,820 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    342861398404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,697 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,697 miles
    Test number
    320817897427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,431 miles
    Test number
    442156806471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 MEJ

Does V5 MEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MEJ is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 MEJ?
The MOT on V5 MEJ is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 MEJ done?
V5 MEJ was recorded at 102,857 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,926 miles a year.
Has V5 MEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 MEJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 MEJ 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 V5 MEJ find?
V5 MEJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front side repeater slightly discoloured both sides; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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