Volkswagen Bora
Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
X68 BAWMOT history
X68 BAW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,957 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 195,957 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X68 BAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 6 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X68 BAW was last recorded at 195,957 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 2,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 193,317 miles · 21 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,640 miles
- Average per year
- 8,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 195,957 miles
- 2024 – 193,317 miles
- 2023 – 189,882 miles
- 2021 – 186,008 miles
- 2020 – 176,019 miles
- 2019 – 161,456 miles
- 2018 – 149,160 miles
- 2017 – 142,460 miles
- 2016 – 134,523 miles
- 2015 – 127,129 miles
- 2014 – 119,680 miles
- 2013 – 111,222 miles
- 2012 – 103,266 miles
- 2011 – 96,086 miles
- 2010 – 89,306 miles
- 2009 – 80,800 miles
- 2008 – 68,642 miles
- 2007 – 55,550 miles
- 2006 – 43,566 miles
- 2005 – 39,336 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,957 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,957 miles (+2,640)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 195,957 miles
- Test number
- 698378893188
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass193,317 miles (+3,435)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 193,317 miles
- Test number
- 357787469390
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass189,882 miles (+3,874)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 189,882 miles
- Test number
- 869158164310
- AdvisoryBrake 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass186,008 miles (+9,989)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 186,008 miles
- Test number
- 438220610758
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass176,019 miles (+14,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 176,019 miles
- Test number
- 151117197856
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel ,suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass161,456 miles (+12,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 161,456 miles
- Test number
- 401125781380
- AdvisoryRear axel slightly corroded
Pass149,160 miles (+6,700)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 149,160 miles
- Test number
- 821650511692
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack inner joint has slight play
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Pass142,460 miles (+7,937)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 142,460 miles
- Test number
- 691815691914
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess
Pass134,523 miles (+7,394)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 134,523 miles
- Test number
- 337770733219
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryPlay in nearside rack inner joint
Pass127,129 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 127,129 miles
- Test number
- 615695865016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Fail127,124 miles (+7,444)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,124 miles
- Test number
- 649005865036
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
Pass119,680 miles (+114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 119,680 miles
- Test number
- 198121694481
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail119,566 miles (+8,344)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,566 miles
- Test number
- 307287884052
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,222 miles (+7,956)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 111,222 miles
- Test number
- 888211583079
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCut in N/S/R tyre.
- NoteFront discs corroded on contact face.
Fail103,266 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,266 miles
- Test number
- 246003392063
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass103,266 miles (+7,180)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 103,266 miles
- Test number
- 438313292018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,086 miles (+6,780)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 96,086 miles
- Test number
- 205338381045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,306 miles (+8,506)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 89,306 miles
- Test number
- 152643780091
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass80,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 80,800 miles
- Test number
- 772623689082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,800 miles (+12,158)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,800 miles
- Test number
- 192443189070
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass68,642 miles (+13,092)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 68,642 miles
- Test number
- 911908688057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,550 miles (+11,984)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,550 miles
- Test number
- 622778287045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,566 miles (+4,230)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 43,566 miles
- Test number
- 121330496047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,336 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 39,336 miles
- Test number
- 470487435288
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NotePuncher in rear off side tyre
Questions about X68 BAW
- Does X68 BAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X68 BAW expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X68 BAW?
- The MOT on X68 BAW expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X68 BAW done?
- X68 BAW was recorded at 195,957 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 8,036 miles a year.
- Has X68 BAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X68 BAW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2015.
- Has the mileage on X68 BAW 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 X68 BAW find?
- X68 BAW passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches.
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