
Volkswagen Bora
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
X231 XAFMOT history
X231 XAF is a green diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 249,544 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 249,544 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X231 XAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X231 XAF was last recorded at 249,544 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Nov 2018: 212,614 miles, lower than 212,644 miles on 12 Nov 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 249,542 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 8,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 249,544 miles
- 2023 – 235,092 miles
- 2022 – 232,444 miles
- 2021 – 228,825 miles
- 2020 – 224,754 miles
- 2019 – 217,139 miles
- 2018 – 212,614 miles
- 2017 – 209,129 miles
- 2016 – 203,040 miles
- 2015 – 198,598 miles
- 2014 – 189,205 miles
- 2013 – 181,445 miles
- 2012 – 174,521 miles
- 2011 – 167,018 miles
- 2010 – 160,218 miles
- 2009 – 154,166 miles
- 2008 – 139,517 miles
- 2007 – 118,890 miles
- 2005 – 92,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUndertray slightly insecure at rear axleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
32 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass249,544 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 249,544 miles
- Test number
- 231914791092
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryUndertray slightly insecure at rear axle
Fail249,542 miles (+14,450)2 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,542 miles
- Test number
- 593234404503
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryUndertray slightly insecure at rear axle
Pass235,092 miles (+2,648)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 235,092 miles
- Test number
- 174956956839
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross floor behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corodded.front wings taped.
Pass232,444 miles (+3,619)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 232,444 miles
- Test number
- 942387542060
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass228,825 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 228,825 miles
- Test number
- 871619528720
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail228,825 miles (+4,071)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,825 miles
- Test number
- 355155516080
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected badly corroded (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass224,754 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 224,754 miles
- Test number
- 201230397890
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing is corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail224,754 miles (+7,615)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,754 miles
- Test number
- 217942904992
- MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Bolt missing (1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing is corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass217,139 miles (+4,525)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 217,139 miles
- Test number
- 600176612418
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass212,614 miles (-30)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 212,614 miles
- Test number
- 700317179438
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion
Fail212,644 miles (+3,515)1 dangerous3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,644 miles
- Test number
- 423486957402
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake (1.1.15 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion
Pass209,129 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 209,129 miles
- Test number
- 498920278274
- AdvisorySlight play/movement in offside steering arm inner joint
Fail209,129 miles (+6,089)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,129 miles
- Test number
- 660069057744
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight play/movement in offside steering arm inner joint
Pass203,040 miles (+4,442)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 203,040 miles
- Test number
- 142482500363
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear bump stops deterioated
Pass198,598 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 198,598 miles
- Test number
- 856345983148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail198,598 miles (+9,393)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,598 miles
- Test number
- 369694121698
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass189,205 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 189,205 miles
- Test number
- 738403124321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,171 miles (+7,726)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,171 miles
- Test number
- 168650014353
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass181,445 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 181,445 miles
- Test number
- 855841813379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail181,445 miles (+6,924)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,445 miles
- Test number
- 586001613347
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass174,521 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 174,521 miles
- Test number
- 848411212311
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail174,521 miles (+7,503)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,521 miles
- Test number
- 487080712311
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass167,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 167,018 miles
- Test number
- 549237501303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,018 miles (+6,800)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,018 miles
- Test number
- 186470101376
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass160,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 160,218 miles
- Test number
- 374915080276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,218 miles (+6,052)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,218 miles
- Test number
- 480910680253
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass154,166 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 154,166 miles
- Test number
- 381157659292
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail154,166 miles (+14,649)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,166 miles
- Test number
- 224732659204
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass139,517 miles (+3,427)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 139,517 miles
- Test number
- 571104518240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,090 miles (+17,200)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 136,090 miles
- Test number
- 661253068054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,890 miles (+26,704)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 118,890 miles
- Test number
- 951512167027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 92,186 miles
- Test number
- 133615335253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X231 XAF
- Does X231 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X231 XAF expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X231 XAF?
- The MOT on X231 XAF expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X231 XAF done?
- X231 XAF was recorded at 249,544 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 8,178 miles a year.
- Has X231 XAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X231 XAF has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on X231 XAF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X231 XAF find?
- X231 XAF passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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