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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V626 GABMOT history

V626 GAB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2024
Mileage
125,702 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V626 GAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V626 GAB was last recorded at 125,702 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 2,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,818 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,884 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,702 miles
  • 2022 – 115,631 miles
  • 2021 – 110,430 miles
  • 2020 – 108,706 miles
  • 2019 – 106,330 miles
  • 2018 – 103,240 miles
  • 2017 – 100,341 miles
  • 2016 – 96,538 miles
  • 2015 – 92,811 miles
  • 2014 – 89,266 miles
  • 2013 – 83,301 miles
  • 2012 – 77,963 miles
  • 2011 – 74,733 miles
  • 2010 – 71,298 miles
  • 2009 – 67,817 miles
  • 2008 – 65,600 miles
  • 2007 – 63,411 miles
  • 2006 – 57,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc Cover /shield corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

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.

  • Handbrake action notchy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Power steering pipe has slight weeping

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,702 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,702 miles
    Test number
    710989562405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc Cover /shield corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed
  2. Fail125,702 miles (+2,884)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,702 miles
    Test number
    999912362947
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc Cover /shield corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed
  3. Fail122,818 miles (+7,187)2 dangerous15 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    226116500823
    • DangerousFront Exhaust silencer likely to become detached central exhaust clamp corroded away and exhaust lose (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction doesn't light up with ignition (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc guard corroded
  4. Pass115,631 miles (+5)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    713441407597
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail115,626 miles (+5,196)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,626 miles
    Test number
    831611072410
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass110,430 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,430 miles
    Test number
    705422233644
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low inner edge approx 4000 miles
    • AdvisoryOffside front hose ferrule coated in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly worn inner edge approx 2000 miles
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe has slight weeping
  7. Fail110,430 miles (+1,724)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,430 miles
    Test number
    610062469499
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low inner edge approx 4000 miles
    • AdvisoryOffside front hose ferrule coated in grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly worn inner edge approx 2000 miles
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe has slight weeping
  8. Pass108,706 miles (+2,376)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,706 miles
    Test number
    915965868058
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front hose ferrule coated in grease
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe has slight weeping
    • AdvisorySlight wear on both front 'd' bushes
    • AdvisorySlight wear on both front top mounts
  9. Pass106,330 miles (+3,090)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,330 miles
    Test number
    846679360449
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear brake pipes to hose
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reading 19%, minimum requirement 16%
    • AdvisoryNearside rear hand brake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside front hose ferrule corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe has slight weeping
    • AdvisorySlight wear on both front 'd' bushes
    • AdvisorySlight wear on both front top mounts
  10. Pass103,240 miles (+2,899)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,240 miles
    Test number
    791678589712
    • AdvisoryHandbrake action notchy
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot is starting to perish
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe has slight weeping
    • AdvisorySlight wear on both front 'd' bushes
    • AdvisorySlight wear on both front top mounts
  11. Pass100,341 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,341 miles
    Test number
    746269214566
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake action notchy
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe to rack weeping
    • AdvisorySlight wear and pitting front discs
  12. Fail100,338 miles (+3,800)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,338 miles
    Test number
    388288462483
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake action notchy
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe to rack weeping
    • AdvisorySlight wear and pitting front discs
  13. Pass96,538 miles (+3,727)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    102967064854
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear brake pipes to caliper
    • AdvisoryHand brake reading 19% minimum requirement 16%
    • AdvisoryHandbrake action notchy
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside rack arm nearing wear limit
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe to rack weeping
    • AdvisoryWear and pitting front discs
  14. Pass92,811 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    969656856334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake action notchy
    • AdvisoryUneven wear offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryWear offside rack arm
  15. Fail92,810 miles (+3,544)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,810 miles
    Test number
    754161259938
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake action notchy
    • AdvisoryUneven wear offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryWear offside front arm rearward bush
    • AdvisoryWear offside rack arm
  16. Pass89,266 miles (+5,965)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    769096794261
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes to caliper near corrosion limit
    • NoteDamage on nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear brake pads on wear limit
    • NoteWear in offside steering rack arm
  17. Pass83,301 miles (+5,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    385574003391
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass77,963 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,963 miles
    Test number
    366607502360
    • NoteBoth number plates faded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight weep from power steering hose to rack
  19. Fail77,953 miles (+3,220)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,953 miles
    Test number
    348275102398
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth number plates faded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight weep from power steering hose to rack
  20. Pass74,733 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,733 miles
    Test number
    997228991255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,298 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    791143990258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,268 miles (+3,451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    524161690204
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  23. Pass67,817 miles (+2,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    744785399217
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  24. Pass65,600 miles (+2,189)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    923368988240
    • NoteOffside rear axle bush close to wear limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn unevenly
    • NoteSlight cracking on nearside rear tyre
    • NoteWear on nearside rear axle bush
  25. Pass63,411 miles (+5,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,411 miles
    Test number
    432056807472
    • NoteWear in both rear axle bushes
  26. Pass57,996 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,996 miles
    Test number
    803123846287
    • NoteSlight damage to front registration plate

Questions about V626 GAB

Does V626 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V626 GAB expired on 3 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V626 GAB?
The MOT on V626 GAB expired on 3 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V626 GAB done?
V626 GAB was recorded at 125,702 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has V626 GAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V626 GAB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V626 GAB 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 V626 GAB find?
V626 GAB passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with 6 advisories: offside rear brake disc cover /shield corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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