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Volkswagen Bora

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

W18 LERMOT history

W18 LER is a red petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 16 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 209,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
209,021 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 LER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 LER was last recorded at 209,021 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 4,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,532 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,489 miles
Average per year
8,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,021 miles
  • 2025 – 204,532 miles
  • 2024 – 197,752 miles
  • 2023 – 192,675 miles
  • 2022 – 186,801 miles
  • 2021 – 180,019 miles
  • 2020 – 172,798 miles
  • 2019 – 164,793 miles
  • 2018 – 153,944 miles
  • 2017 – 142,078 miles
  • 2016 – 129,078 miles
  • 2015 – 118,013 miles
  • 2014 – 108,045 miles
  • 2013 – 101,337 miles
  • 2012 – 89,727 miles
  • 2011 – 76,562 miles
  • 2010 – 66,863 miles
  • 2009 – 60,387 miles
  • 2008 – 54,849 miles
  • 2007 – 48,177 miles
  • 2006 – 41,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,021 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,021 miles (+4,489)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    209,021 miles
    Test number
    839724995578
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass204,532 miles (+6,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    204,532 miles
    Test number
    332729168032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass197,752 miles (+5,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    197,752 miles
    Test number
    459837154444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass192,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    192,675 miles
    Test number
    855004208815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail192,675 miles (+5,874)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,675 miles
    Test number
    104578086737
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass186,801 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    186,801 miles
    Test number
    700223361239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,019 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,019 miles
    Test number
    998541644338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,798 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    172,798 miles
    Test number
    135120841450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,793 miles (+10,849)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,793 miles
    Test number
    729330431404
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass153,944 miles (+11,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,944 miles
    Test number
    108050355966
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

  11. Pass142,078 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,078 miles
    Test number
    301712281504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,078 miles (+11,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,078 miles
    Test number
    966696805599
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass118,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,013 miles
    Test number
    265675535172
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail118,013 miles (+9,968)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,013 miles
    Test number
    766575835156
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass108,045 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,045 miles
    Test number
    837124144170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,337 miles (+11,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    249599243487
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass89,727 miles (+13,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,727 miles
    Test number
    258080852185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,562 miles (+9,699)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    129343551135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,863 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    792903530053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,387 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,387 miles
    Test number
    594143149077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,849 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,849 miles
    Test number
    320360858021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,177 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,177 miles
    Test number
    101947147093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,062 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    162792656008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,983 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,983 miles
    Test number
    482425746000
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about W18 LER

Does W18 LER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 LER is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 LER?
The MOT on W18 LER is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 LER done?
W18 LER was recorded at 209,021 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,230 miles a year.
Has W18 LER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 LER has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on W18 LER 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 W18 LER find?
W18 LER passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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