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Volkswagen Bora

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

W3 JNNMOT history

W3 JNN is a beige diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,045 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W3 JNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W3 JNN was last recorded at 97,045 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,041 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,045 miles
  • 2024 – 93,697 miles
  • 2023 – 90,710 miles
  • 2022 – 87,844 miles
  • 2021 – 85,229 miles
  • 2020 – 83,395 miles
  • 2019 – 78,684 miles
  • 2018 – 74,689 miles
  • 2017 – 71,197 miles
  • 2016 – 66,830 miles
  • 2015 – 62,267 miles
  • 2014 – 57,467 miles
  • 2013 – 53,459 miles
  • 2012 – 49,607 miles
  • 2011 – 45,627 miles
  • 2010 – 40,931 miles
  • 2009 – 35,416 miles
  • 2008 – 28,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,045 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,045 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,045 miles
    Test number
    754907030535
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  2. Fail97,041 miles (+111)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,041 miles
    Test number
    826009441400
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,930 miles (+3,233)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,930 miles
    Test number
    214586406680
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear towards front located around the fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pre-made pipe with built in flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious steering and suspension components slightly corroded

  4. Pass93,697 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,697 miles
    Test number
    958286344085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,710 miles
    Test number
    874337089157
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail90,710 miles (+2,866)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,710 miles
    Test number
    582248923629
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass87,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,844 miles
    Test number
    271026379870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in poor condition

  8. Fail87,844 miles (+2,615)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,844 miles
    Test number
    597373958651
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box in poor condition

  9. Pass85,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,229 miles
    Test number
    769130854784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail85,228 miles (+1,833)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,228 miles
    Test number
    363203052929
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass83,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    678072775692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,395 miles (+4,711)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    386628781542
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass78,684 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    622383458728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,689 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    129622475246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,677 miles (+3,480)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    247242395804
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass71,197 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    429442127135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,830 miles (+4,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,830 miles
    Test number
    510103913836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,267 miles (+4,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,267 miles
    Test number
    979795405104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,467 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    139526704131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,459 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,459 miles
    Test number
    238136903436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,607 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,607 miles
    Test number
    146588002130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,627 miles (+4,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    815601411148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,931 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,931 miles
    Test number
    140923880454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,416 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,416 miles
    Test number
    131104519131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    450900708142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,667 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    693640108137
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Questions about W3 JNN

Does W3 JNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W3 JNN is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W3 JNN?
The MOT on W3 JNN is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W3 JNN done?
W3 JNN was recorded at 97,045 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,891 miles a year.
Has W3 JNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W3 JNN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W3 JNN 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 W3 JNN find?
W3 JNN passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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