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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V637 HCEMOT history

V637 HCE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 9 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 127,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,702 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 HCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 HCE was last recorded at 127,702 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 5,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,930 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,772 miles
Average per year
4,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,702 miles
  • 2025 – 121,930 miles
  • 2024 – 116,285 miles
  • 2023 – 107,801 miles
  • 2022 – 101,233 miles
  • 2021 – 98,130 miles
  • 2020 – 93,472 miles
  • 2019 – 89,030 miles
  • 2018 – 84,573 miles
  • 2017 – 80,823 miles
  • 2016 – 77,272 miles
  • 2014 – 73,280 miles
  • 2013 – 66,194 miles
  • 2012 – 61,236 miles
  • 2011 – 56,857 miles
  • 2010 – 52,667 miles
  • 2009 – 48,356 miles
  • 2008 – 43,875 miles
  • 2007 – 38,813 miles
  • 2006 – 34,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,702 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,702 miles
    Test number
    936680880257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,682 miles (+5,752)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,682 miles
    Test number
    111993849115
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    494163798982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail121,917 miles (+5,632)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,917 miles
    Test number
    403414224897
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,285 miles
    Test number
    614705583724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,285 miles (+8,484)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,285 miles
    Test number
    437723985257
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper handbrake arm seized (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,801 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,801 miles
    Test number
    410170566471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail107,800 miles (+6,567)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,800 miles
    Test number
    826567375436
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass101,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    636338504914
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail101,232 miles (+3,102)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    467493698426
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass98,130 miles (+4,658)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,130 miles
    Test number
    382220841437
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both feathered inner edge
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,472 miles (+4,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    956864909309
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass damaged but visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass89,030 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,030 miles
    Test number
    902737648608
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joining (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged but still visible
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail89,027 miles (+4,454)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    894981030189
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joining (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged but still visible
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass84,573 miles (+3,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,573 miles
    Test number
    997394837238
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement soon (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass80,823 miles (+3,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    812648195462
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,272 miles (+3,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,272 miles
    Test number
    385736680224
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake bind on both sides

  18. Pass73,280 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,280 miles
    Test number
    739863944317
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished / cracked

  19. Fail73,276 miles (+74)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    355522944362
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished / cracked

  20. Fail73,202 miles (+7,008)6 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    345305234360
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass66,194 miles8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    528587793169
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/S Rear Brake Binding
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail66,194 miles (+4,958)1 failure8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    457177593178
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteO/S Rear Brake Binding
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass61,236 miles (+13)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,236 miles
    Test number
    136506982125
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S Rear Brake Binding
    • NoteO/S Rear Spring Fractured

  24. Fail61,223 miles (+4,366)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,223 miles
    Test number
    219285982163
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S Rear Brake Binding
    • NoteO/S Rear Spring Fractured

  25. Pass56,857 miles (+4,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,857 miles
    Test number
    296777751407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass52,667 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    833352530181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush 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)
    • NoteRear Registration Plate Starting to Deteriate

  27. Fail52,662 miles (+4,306)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,662 miles
    Test number
    702102430191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush 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)
    • NoteAll 4 Tyres Cracked & Perished
    • NoteFront Tyres Wearing Inside Edge
    • NoteRear Registration Plate Starting to Deteriate

  28. Pass48,356 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    132561109105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,875 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,875 miles
    Test number
    344986068035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,866 miles (+5,053)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,866 miles
    Test number
    213104768022
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass38,813 miles (+4,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    513134327092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass34,434 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    663375726085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/S Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Questions about V637 HCE

Does V637 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V637 HCE is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V637 HCE?
The MOT on V637 HCE is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V637 HCE done?
V637 HCE was recorded at 127,702 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
Has V637 HCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 HCE has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V637 HCE 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 V637 HCE find?
V637 HCE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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