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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V640 XFEMOT history

V640 XFE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 4 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
119,311 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V640 XFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V640 XFE was last recorded at 119,311 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,258 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
4,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,311 miles
  • 2024 – 117,040 miles
  • 2023 – 112,178 miles
  • 2022 – 100,195 miles
  • 2020 – 96,527 miles
  • 2019 – 90,883 miles
  • 2018 – 88,081 miles
  • 2016 – 86,720 miles
  • 2015 – 80,172 miles
  • 2014 – 72,165 miles
  • 2013 – 68,743 miles
  • 2012 – 65,124 miles
  • 2011 – 60,740 miles
  • 2010 – 55,151 miles
  • 2009 – 50,888 miles
  • 2008 – 46,242 miles
  • 2007 – 41,986 miles
  • 2006 – 37,967 miles
  • 2005 – 32,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,311 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,311 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,311 miles
    Test number
    152641078510
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail119,258 miles (+2,218)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,258 miles
    Test number
    312551688432
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass117,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,040 miles
    Test number
    723010578342
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail117,029 miles (+4,851)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,029 miles
    Test number
    883115742047
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass112,178 miles (+11,983)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    112,178 miles
    Test number
    516833698469
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass100,195 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,195 miles
    Test number
    662108478697
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail100,195 miles (+3,668)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,195 miles
    Test number
    208922667680
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER BLADE (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass96,527 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,527 miles
    Test number
    280401058729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,883 miles (+2,802)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,883 miles
    Test number
    824285511086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
  10. Pass88,081 miles (+1,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,081 miles
    Test number
    752740349582
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass86,720 miles (+6,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    437219015743
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  12. Pass80,172 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,172 miles
    Test number
    468134283436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail80,165 miles (+8,000)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,165 miles
    Test number
    844196810908
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass72,165 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    616860754391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,743 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,743 miles
    Test number
    607559253275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,124 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    969211662262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,740 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,740 miles
    Test number
    395941551495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,151 miles (+4,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    384191550282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass50,888 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,888 miles
    Test number
    933462059272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,242 miles (+4,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,242 miles
    Test number
    791879348295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass41,986 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,986 miles
    Test number
    460474157244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,967 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    123805156209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,851 miles
    Test number
    220605255289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,851 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,851 miles
    Test number
    364335155225
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Questions about V640 XFE

Does V640 XFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V640 XFE expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V640 XFE?
The MOT on V640 XFE expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V640 XFE done?
V640 XFE was recorded at 119,311 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
Has V640 XFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V640 XFE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V640 XFE 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 V640 XFE find?
V640 XFE passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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