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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

V6 NMRMOT history

V6 NMR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 21 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
121,166 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 NMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 NMR was last recorded at 121,166 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,159 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,166 miles
  • 2024 – 121,008 miles
  • 2023 – 118,561 miles
  • 2022 – 116,156 miles
  • 2021 – 114,360 miles
  • 2020 – 112,270 miles
  • 2019 – 109,837 miles
  • 2018 – 106,970 miles
  • 2017 – 103,193 miles
  • 2016 – 100,135 miles
  • 2015 – 95,355 miles
  • 2014 – 90,635 miles
  • 2012 – 88,952 miles
  • 2011 – 85,289 miles
  • 2010 – 79,588 miles
  • 2009 – 68,826 miles
  • 2008 – 57,828 miles
  • 2007 – 45,596 miles
  • 2006 – 39,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,166 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms and anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,166 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    121,166 miles
    Test number
    101691043641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms and anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail121,159 miles (+151)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,159 miles
    Test number
    629113412719
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms and anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,008 miles (+2,447)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,008 miles
    Test number
    306268706954
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,561 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,561 miles
    Test number
    398875576185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,156 miles (+1,796)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    792799783508
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,360 miles (+2,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    473210325490
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass112,270 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,270 miles
    Test number
    829487254227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,837 miles (+2,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,837 miles
    Test number
    435046372341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,970 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,970 miles
    Test number
    140189042395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,193 miles (+3,058)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,193 miles
    Test number
    615353059324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,135 miles (+4,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,135 miles
    Test number
    472155343749
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass95,355 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,355 miles
    Test number
    363682537982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,635 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    917950904367
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Fail90,633 miles (+1,681)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,633 miles
    Test number
    526016494270
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rack boot twisted

  15. Pass88,952 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    626945742010
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern weak.

  16. Fail88,952 miles (+3,663)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    679065242090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern weak.

  17. Pass85,289 miles (+5,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    588187341070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,588 miles (+10,762)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,588 miles
    Test number
    183030590131
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass68,826 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,826 miles
    Test number
    163731999190
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in O/S track rod

  20. Fail68,826 miles (+10,998)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,826 miles
    Test number
    273561099448
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in O/S track rod

  21. Pass57,828 miles (+12,232)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,828 miles
    Test number
    152923008266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,596 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,596 miles
    Test number
    532717597156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,580 miles
    Test number
    594831596149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 NMR

Does V6 NMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 NMR is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 NMR?
The MOT on V6 NMR is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 NMR done?
V6 NMR was recorded at 121,166 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,159 miles a year.
Has V6 NMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 NMR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 NMR 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 V6 NMR find?
V6 NMR passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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