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Volkswagen Bora

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V661 GAKMOT history

V661 GAK is a green petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 23 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 310,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
310,567 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V661 GAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V661 GAK was last recorded at 310,567 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 6,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
304,060 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,507 miles
Average per year
10,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 310,567 miles
  • 2023 – 304,060 miles
  • 2022 – 300,687 miles
  • 2021 – 294,654 miles
  • 2020 – 290,072 miles
  • 2019 – 285,255 miles
  • 2018 – 277,647 miles
  • 2017 – 267,812 miles
  • 2016 – 259,084 miles
  • 2015 – 247,556 miles
  • 2014 – 236,153 miles
  • 2013 – 223,837 miles
  • 2012 – 211,480 miles
  • 2011 – 200,033 miles
  • 2010 – 188,028 miles
  • 2009 – 172,025 miles
  • 2008 – 156,208 miles
  • 2007 – 137,904 miles
  • 2006 – 119,627 miles
  • 2005 – 103,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass310,567 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass310,567 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    310,567 miles
    Test number
    864281527371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass304,060 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    304,060 miles
    Test number
    467832555339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail304,060 miles (+3,373)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,060 miles
    Test number
    542650624060
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass300,687 miles (+6,033)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    300,687 miles
    Test number
    389167689131
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass294,654 miles (+4,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    294,654 miles
    Test number
    394781182100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass290,072 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    290,072 miles
    Test number
    183017182548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail290,007 miles (+4,752)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,007 miles
    Test number
    678447597292
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass285,255 miles (+7,608)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    285,255 miles
    Test number
    147126959734
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to manifold joint - securing nut not fitted (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill - slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass277,647 miles (+9,835)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    277,647 miles
    Test number
    482814418291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge, almost to canvas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass267,812 miles (+8,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    267,812 miles
    Test number
    580535843207
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass259,084 miles (+11,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    259,084 miles
    Test number
    910358172745
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass247,556 miles (+11,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    247,556 miles
    Test number
    570830210617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass236,153 miles (+12,316)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    236,153 miles
    Test number
    626471424316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail223,837 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,837 miles
    Test number
    487402133370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass223,837 miles (+12,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    223,837 miles
    Test number
    957052333380
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass211,480 miles (+11,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    211,480 miles
    Test number
    919352822353
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass200,033 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    200,033 miles
    Test number
    156040021366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail200,015 miles (+11,987)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,015 miles
    Test number
    497089411337
    • 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)

  19. Pass188,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    188,028 miles
    Test number
    860768440355
    • NoteWhen hot slight blue smoke from exhaust

  20. Fail188,028 miles (+16,003)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,028 miles
    Test number
    324248040395
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWhen hot slight blue smoke from exhaust

  21. Pass172,025 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    172,025 miles
    Test number
    740089729370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail171,998 miles (+15,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,998 miles
    Test number
    161307829380
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass156,208 miles (+18,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    156,208 miles
    Test number
    331814228374
    • NoteAll tyres worn to excess

  24. Pass137,904 miles (+18,277)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    137,904 miles
    Test number
    394107017365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,627 miles (+16,426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    119,627 miles
    Test number
    214937326391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass103,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    103,201 miles
    Test number
    151331825344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V661 GAK

Does V661 GAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V661 GAK expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V661 GAK?
The MOT on V661 GAK expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V661 GAK done?
V661 GAK was recorded at 310,567 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 10,874 miles a year.
Has V661 GAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V661 GAK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V661 GAK 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 V661 GAK find?
V661 GAK passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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