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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

V6 VEMMOT history

V6 VEM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,569 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VEM was last recorded at 106,569 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,227 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
3,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,569 miles
  • 2025 – 106,227 miles
  • 2024 – 105,614 miles
  • 2023 – 105,350 miles
  • 2022 – 104,925 miles
  • 2021 – 104,072 miles
  • 2017 – 104,017 miles
  • 2016 – 99,988 miles
  • 2015 – 95,687 miles
  • 2014 – 85,855 miles
  • 2013 – 77,893 miles
  • 2012 – 74,264 miles
  • 2011 – 68,777 miles
  • 2010 – 58,825 miles
  • 2008 – 45,866 miles
  • 2005 – 41,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,569 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak at turbo area, possibly oil return seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, clamp bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,569 miles (+342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,569 miles
    Test number
    698328428749
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak at turbo area, possibly oil return seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, clamp bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,227 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    186005705123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,614 miles (+264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,614 miles
    Test number
    276633718818
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush piston has slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,350 miles (+425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    982689891989
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  5. Pass104,925 miles (+853)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    334640768256
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slight damage at front

  6. Pass104,072 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    334093990066
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush movement in strut top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail104,072 miles (+55)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    998960174982
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush movement in strut top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,017 miles (+4,029)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    701057842239
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor corroded but not structural
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass99,988 miles (+4,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,988 miles
    Test number
    565774210171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass95,687 miles (+9,832)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,687 miles
    Test number
    657168245189
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN\s\f trackrod gattor twisted

  11. Pass85,855 miles (+205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    648140244179
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail85,650 miles (+7,757)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    216964934130
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass77,893 miles (+187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    905990953164
    • NoteEngine management light remains on.

  14. Fail77,706 miles (+3,442)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    338747133160
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light remains on.

  15. Pass74,264 miles (+5,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,264 miles
    Test number
    727635832128
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass68,777 miles (+9,952)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,777 miles
    Test number
    795131111054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,825 miles (+12,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,825 miles
    Test number
    862545110037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass45,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,866 miles
    Test number
    801344158334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,866 miles (+4,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,866 miles
    Test number
    473323358378
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass41,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    41,709 miles
    Test number
    452040305320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 VEM

Does V6 VEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VEM is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 VEM?
The MOT on V6 VEM is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 VEM done?
V6 VEM was recorded at 106,569 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,137 miles a year.
Has V6 VEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VEM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V6 VEM 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 VEM find?
V6 VEM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes starting to seperate; oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at turbo area, possibly oil return seal; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, clamp bushes worn.

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