Volkswagen Bora
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc
V649 HBOMOT history
V649 HBO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 166,646 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V649 HBO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V649 HBO was last recorded at 166,646 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 5,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 161,460 miles · 18 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,186 miles
- Average per year
- 5,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 166,646 miles
- 2021 – 161,460 miles
- 2020 – 147,545 miles
- 2019 – 137,657 miles
- 2018 – 129,213 miles
- 2017 – 120,034 miles
- 2016 – 111,239 miles
- 2015 – 103,977 miles
- 2014 – 98,103 miles
- 2013 – 92,936 miles
- 2012 – 85,446 miles
- 2011 – 81,225 miles
- 2010 – 79,064 miles
- 2009 – 77,052 miles
- 2008 – 75,868 miles
- 2007 – 73,978 miles
- 2006 – 70,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass166,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Coolant below min
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,646 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 166,646 miles
- Test number
- 688966341449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,646 miles (+5,186)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,646 miles
- Test number
- 612429605234
- Repaired at testDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Pass161,460 miles (+279)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 161,460 miles
- Test number
- 112689901393
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant below min
Fail161,181 miles (+13,636)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,181 miles
- Test number
- 536204673561
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant below min
Pass147,545 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 147,545 miles
- Test number
- 927130279068
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail147,543 miles (+9,886)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,543 miles
- Test number
- 337534874835
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass137,657 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 137,657 miles
- Test number
- 939756493951
- AdvisoryAll 4 Tyres Slightly Deteriorated.
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail137,657 miles (+8,444)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,657 miles
- Test number
- 528401070184
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryAll 4 Tyres Slightly Deteriorated.
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,213 miles (+9,179)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 129,213 miles
- Test number
- 734089453995
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass120,034 miles (+8,795)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 120,034 miles
- Test number
- 958190018034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass111,239 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 111,239 miles
- Test number
- 363997144307
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail111,239 miles (+7,262)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,239 miles
- Test number
- 140468204940
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust clamp corroded through (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass103,977 miles (+5,874)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 103,977 miles
- Test number
- 336449325120
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- NoteExhaust poor but not leaking
Pass98,103 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 98,103 miles
- Test number
- 245749224445
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail98,103 miles (+5,167)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,103 miles
- Test number
- 975170024175
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,936 miles (+203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 92,936 miles
- Test number
- 518161123066
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail92,733 miles (+7,287)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,733 miles
- Test number
- 488779203022
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass85,446 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 85,446 miles
- Test number
- 688831112044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,407 miles (+4,182)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,407 miles
- Test number
- 717444302048
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass81,225 miles (+2,161)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 81,225 miles
- Test number
- 705635521057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,064 miles (+2,012)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 79,064 miles
- Test number
- 971865410047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,052 miles (+1,184)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 77,052 miles
- Test number
- 491080929082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,868 miles (+1,890)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 75,868 miles
- Test number
- 574304818015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,978 miles (+3,238)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 73,978 miles
- Test number
- 130423227411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 70,740 miles
- Test number
- 834193626055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V649 HBO
- Does V649 HBO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V649 HBO expired on 23 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V649 HBO?
- The MOT on V649 HBO expired on 23 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V649 HBO done?
- V649 HBO was recorded at 166,646 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
- Has V649 HBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V649 HBO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on V649 HBO 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 V649 HBO find?
- V649 HBO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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