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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V85 EREMOT history

V85 ERE is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
146,440 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 ERE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 ERE was last recorded at 146,440 miles on 17 Dec 2023, 939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,501 miles · 18 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
939 miles
Average per year
3,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,440 miles
  • 2022 – 145,501 miles
  • 2021 – 144,083 miles
  • 2020 – 141,406 miles
  • 2019 – 139,794 miles
  • 2018 – 138,506 miles
  • 2017 – 137,303 miles
  • 2016 – 133,560 miles
  • 2015 – 129,752 miles
  • 2014 – 126,482 miles
  • 2013 – 123,263 miles
  • 2012 – 119,193 miles
  • 2011 – 115,805 miles
  • 2010 – 111,598 miles
  • 2009 – 108,980 miles
  • 2008 – 104,732 miles
  • 2007 – 99,624 miles
  • 2006 – 95,204 miles
  • 2005 – 89,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,440 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Tyres worn on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,440 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,440 miles
    Test number
    982991602095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,501 miles (+1,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,501 miles
    Test number
    875302266502
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,083 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,083 miles
    Test number
    211393538526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,406 miles
    Test number
    975070785235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,406 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,406 miles
    Test number
    424376418258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,794 miles (+1,288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,794 miles
    Test number
    829404446786
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass138,506 miles (+1,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,506 miles
    Test number
    211823144181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,303 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,303 miles
    Test number
    892992587049
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail137,295 miles (+3,735)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,295 miles
    Test number
    188767128260
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass133,560 miles (+3,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,560 miles
    Test number
    447644007909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass129,752 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    129,752 miles
    Test number
    686414886887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,729 miles (+3,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,729 miles
    Test number
    839597200085
    • FailureNearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wish bone (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wish bone (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass126,482 miles (+3,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,482 miles
    Test number
    338377874215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass123,263 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,263 miles
    Test number
    608900883239
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust centre deteriorated
    • NoteSlight cracks offside front tyre

  15. Fail123,247 miles (+4,054)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,247 miles
    Test number
    117310173235
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousFront discs worn
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust centre deteriorated
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteSlight cracks offside front tyre

  16. Pass119,193 miles (+3,388)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,193 miles
    Test number
    319123272226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCracks offside front tyre sidewall
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn

  17. Pass115,805 miles (+4,207)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,805 miles
    Test number
    936777461251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass111,598 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    913777360225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,980 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,980 miles
    Test number
    371962179281
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail108,974 miles (+4,242)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    183741279291
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass104,732 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    104,732 miles
    Test number
    124046068276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail104,666 miles (+5,042)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    850754668272
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass99,624 miles (+4,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    99,624 miles
    Test number
    320112677290
    • NoteSlight cracking both front tyres side walls and offside rear tyre

  24. Pass95,204 miles (+5,709)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    95,204 miles
    Test number
    312072476237
    • NoteSlight cracking all four tyres

  25. Pass89,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    89,495 miles
    Test number
    561782975257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 ERE

Does V85 ERE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 ERE expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 ERE?
The MOT on V85 ERE expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 ERE done?
V85 ERE was recorded at 146,440 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2023, an average of 3,126 miles a year.
Has V85 ERE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 ERE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on V85 ERE 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 V85 ERE find?
V85 ERE passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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