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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X37 SHJMOT history

X37 SHJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 3 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 320,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
320,566 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X37 SHJ
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
3 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X37 SHJ was last recorded at 320,566 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
320,566 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 320,566 miles
  • 2024 – 306,273 miles
  • 2023 – 299,696 miles
  • 2022 – 284,686 miles
  • 2021 – 269,705 miles
  • 2020 – 257,343 miles
  • 2019 – 250,743 miles
  • 2018 – 242,960 miles
  • 2017 – 235,876 miles
  • 2016 – 223,936 miles
  • 2015 – 210,690 miles
  • 2014 – 198,304 miles
  • 2013 – 189,568 miles
  • 2012 – 180,259 miles
  • 2011 – 168,607 miles
  • 2010 – 158,042 miles
  • 2009 – 142,484 miles
  • 2008 – 124,901 miles
  • 2007 – 110,924 miles
  • 2006 – 95,243 miles
  • 2005 – 76,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass320,566 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash. Pads ok(wire broken )
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot leaking from clip
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass320,566 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    320,566 miles
    Test number
    526580638643
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash. Pads ok(wire broken )
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot leaking from clip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light.

  2. Fail320,566 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,566 miles
    Test number
    205521748936
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail320,566 miles (+67)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,566 miles
    Test number
    591324660419
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail320,499 miles (+14,226)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,499 miles
    Test number
    631861842001
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass306,273 miles (+6,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    306,273 miles
    Test number
    167855126153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass299,696 miles (+15,010)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    299,696 miles
    Test number
    783019113021
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass284,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    284,686 miles
    Test number
    380455075171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail284,686 miles (+14,981)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,686 miles
    Test number
    520826312229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass269,705 miles (+12,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    269,705 miles
    Test number
    984747008807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass257,343 miles (+6,600)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    257,343 miles
    Test number
    483856299187
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass250,743 miles (+7,783)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    250,743 miles
    Test number
    614878157340
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass242,960 miles (+7,084)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    242,960 miles
    Test number
    747240333357
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntercooler pipe rubbing driveshaft o/s
    • AdvisoryN/s/f strut top play

  13. Pass235,876 miles (+11,940)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    235,876 miles
    Test number
    349116237879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass223,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    223,936 miles
    Test number
    335385140150
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail223,936 miles (+13,246)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,936 miles
    Test number
    132416048656
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed at hub area (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass210,690 miles (+12,386)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    210,690 miles
    Test number
    575174182987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass198,304 miles (+8,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    198,304 miles
    Test number
    908570264278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass189,568 miles (+9,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    189,568 miles
    Test number
    856665873222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass180,259 miles (+11,652)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    180,259 miles
    Test number
    218267882226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge.

  20. Pass168,607 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    168,607 miles
    Test number
    716200391221
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inside edges

  21. Fail168,592 miles (+10,550)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,592 miles
    Test number
    186283181262
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning light on advise brake inspection
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inside edges

  22. Pass158,042 miles (+15,558)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    158,042 miles
    Test number
    383004580441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass142,484 miles (+17,583)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    142,484 miles
    Test number
    810793589268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass124,901 miles (+99)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    124,901 miles
    Test number
    790300398278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot insurcure

  25. Fail124,802 miles (+13,878)1 dangerous4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,802 miles
    Test number
    713008678279
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass110,924 miles (+15,681)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    110,924 miles
    Test number
    453033087216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,243 miles (+19,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    95,243 miles
    Test number
    961723786290
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass76,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    76,045 miles
    Test number
    490008575253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail76,045 miles (+73)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,045 miles
    Test number
    663253275241
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  30. Fail75,972 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,972 miles
    Test number
    604412075254
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X37 SHJ

Does X37 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X37 SHJ is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X37 SHJ?
The MOT on X37 SHJ is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X37 SHJ done?
X37 SHJ was recorded at 320,566 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 12,125 miles a year.
Has X37 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X37 SHJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X37 SHJ 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 X37 SHJ find?
X37 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pad warning light on dash. pads ok(wire broken ); nearside front outer cv boot leaking from clip; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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