
Volkswagen Bora
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc
V5 SPTMOT history
V5 SPT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 7 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 79,106 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,749 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 SPT
- 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
- 7 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 SPT was last recorded at 79,106 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,118 miles · 29 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 988 miles
- Average per year
- 1,749 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,106 miles
- 2024 – 78,118 miles
- 2023 – 77,578 miles
- 2022 – 76,990 miles
- 2020 – 76,844 miles
- 2019 – 76,064 miles
- 2018 – 73,225 miles
- 2017 – 72,624 miles
- 2016 – 70,452 miles
- 2015 – 67,699 miles
- 2014 – 64,520 miles
- 2012 – 62,040 miles
- 2011 – 59,762 miles
- 2009 – 53,671 miles
- 2008 – 50,825 miles
- 2007 – 47,613 miles
- 2006 – 44,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion underneath
- AdvisoryBoot full
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySide skirts covering sills
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,106 miles (+988)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 79,106 miles
- Test number
- 201439629772
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion underneath
- AdvisoryBoot full
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySide skirts covering sills
Pass78,118 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 78,118 miles
- Test number
- 898769540503
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/middle (6.1.2 (a))
Fail78,118 miles (+540)4 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,118 miles
- Test number
- 911339713555
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch inner (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/middle (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,578 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 77,578 miles
- Test number
- 126113382540
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded but not to excess
Fail77,578 miles (+588)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,578 miles
- Test number
- 767581977232
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded but not to excess
Pass76,990 miles (+146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 76,990 miles
- Test number
- 957901785726
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,844 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,844 miles
- Test number
- 208978636908
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySlight stiffness to n/s/f upper strut top mounting
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s outer sill area
Fail76,843 miles (+779)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,843 miles
- Test number
- 278496644349
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both front n/s & o/s lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort recorded but below requirement (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySlight stiffness to n/s/f upper strut top mounting
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s outer sill area
Pass76,064 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 76,064 miles
- Test number
- 608132941846
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components have extensive surface corrosion
Fail74,062 miles (+837)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,062 miles
- Test number
- 862159636613
- DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill area (behind sill cover) (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components have extensive surface corrosion
Pass73,225 miles (+601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 73,225 miles
- Test number
- 452908802590
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly
Pass72,624 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 72,624 miles
- Test number
- 132954821780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,622 miles (+2,170)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,622 miles
- Test number
- 698588852975
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass70,452 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 70,452 miles
- Test number
- 593793745143
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail70,450 miles (+2,751)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,450 miles
- Test number
- 194592261821
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,699 miles (+3,179)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 67,699 miles
- Test number
- 866418225004
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass64,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 64,520 miles
- Test number
- 215586844038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,520 miles (+2,480)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,520 miles
- Test number
- 109329334404
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass62,040 miles (+2,278)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 62,040 miles
- Test number
- 267499352328
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,762 miles (+2,699)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 59,762 miles
- Test number
- 548075051379
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,063 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 57,063 miles
- Test number
- 855431421038
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail57,063 miles (+3,392)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,063 miles
- Test number
- 196991821046
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,671 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,671 miles
- Test number
- 490136659485
- NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail53,671 miles (+2,846)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,671 miles
- Test number
- 404606159315
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass50,825 miles (+3,212)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 50,825 miles
- Test number
- 921477858393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,613 miles (+2,740)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 47,613 miles
- Test number
- 191753357322
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre 10 psi
Pass44,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 44,873 miles
- Test number
- 460153956432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 SPT
- Does V5 SPT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 SPT is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 SPT?
- The MOT on V5 SPT is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 SPT done?
- V5 SPT was recorded at 79,106 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,749 miles a year.
- Has V5 SPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 SPT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on V5 SPT 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 SPT find?
- V5 SPT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: age related corrosion underneath; boot full; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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