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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

W161 SRXMOT history

W161 SRX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 29 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
162,992 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W161 SRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W161 SRX was last recorded at 162,992 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,969 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,992 miles
  • 2025 – 157,741 miles
  • 2024 – 150,202 miles
  • 2023 – 139,548 miles
  • 2022 – 132,770 miles
  • 2021 – 126,920 miles
  • 2020 – 125,922 miles
  • 2019 – 123,147 miles
  • 2018 – 120,184 miles
  • 2017 – 116,521 miles
  • 2016 – 112,526 miles
  • 2015 – 109,987 miles
  • 2014 – 106,757 miles
  • 2013 – 104,616 miles
  • 2012 – 103,158 miles
  • 2011 – 101,610 miles
  • 2010 – 99,628 miles
  • 2009 – 97,195 miles
  • 2008 – 91,852 miles
  • 2007 – 86,423 miles
  • 2006 – 80,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,992 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,992 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,992 miles
    Test number
    417403753385
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,969 miles (+5,228)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,969 miles
    Test number
    274940276669
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,741 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    157,741 miles
    Test number
    163080204994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,594 miles (+7,392)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,594 miles
    Test number
    506930202948
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking brake calliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass150,202 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,202 miles
    Test number
    263837462465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,200 miles (+10,652)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,200 miles
    Test number
    421549313808
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass139,548 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,548 miles
    Test number
    244860694399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,527 miles (+6,757)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,527 miles
    Test number
    557742754222
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass132,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,770 miles
    Test number
    307307856874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion

  10. Fail132,770 miles (+5,850)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,770 miles
    Test number
    423077768392
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has surface corrosion

  11. Pass126,920 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,920 miles
    Test number
    360055476561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,922 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,922 miles
    Test number
    699761764690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass123,147 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    654375847065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,126 miles (+2,942)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,126 miles
    Test number
    595112922994
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  15. Pass120,184 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,184 miles
    Test number
    340187464005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,521 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,521 miles
    Test number
    730125606613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,526 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,526 miles
    Test number
    654283911870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,987 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,987 miles
    Test number
    336787705123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,757 miles (+2,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,757 miles
    Test number
    529595704107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass104,616 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,616 miles
    Test number
    977875113145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,613 miles (+1,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,613 miles
    Test number
    267663413459
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass103,158 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,158 miles
    Test number
    158646812111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,147 miles (+1,537)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,147 miles
    Test number
    668162812174
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass101,610 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,610 miles
    Test number
    478100431138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,628 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    250281330493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,195 miles (+5,343)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,195 miles
    Test number
    584051939149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront n/s brake sensor not connected
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  27. Pass91,852 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,852 miles
    Test number
    202182018437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass86,423 miles (+6,118)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    990456817199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCambelt due 05/2007.torsion bar and bushes wearing.

  29. Pass80,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    80,305 miles
    Test number
    212859126176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W161 SRX

Does W161 SRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W161 SRX is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W161 SRX?
The MOT on W161 SRX is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W161 SRX done?
W161 SRX was recorded at 162,992 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,139 miles a year.
Has W161 SRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W161 SRX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on W161 SRX 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 W161 SRX find?
W161 SRX passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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