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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

X761 EKJMOT history

X761 EKJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2023
Mileage
199,254 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2022
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X761 EKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X761 EKJ was last recorded at 199,254 miles on 7 Jun 2022, 11,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,508 miles · 2 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
11,746 miles
Average per year
6,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,254 miles
  • 2021 – 187,508 miles
  • 2018 – 187,477 miles
  • 2017 – 170,796 miles
  • 2016 – 161,112 miles
  • 2015 – 151,737 miles
  • 2014 – 146,985 miles
  • 2013 – 144,011 miles
  • 2012 – 140,282 miles
  • 2011 – 132,041 miles
  • 2010 – 122,758 miles
  • 2009 – 115,360 miles
  • 2008 – 107,584 miles
  • 2007 – 99,498 miles
  • 2006 – 90,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,254 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,254 miles (+11,746)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    199,254 miles
    Test number
    574198134640
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

  2. Pass187,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    187,508 miles
    Test number
    651779629765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail187,505 miles (+28)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,505 miles
    Test number
    213632479746
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass187,477 miles (+16,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    187,477 miles
    Test number
    936137205800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass170,796 miles (+269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    170,796 miles
    Test number
    261500112978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Fail170,527 miles (+9,415)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,527 miles
    Test number
    628536001072
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass161,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,112 miles
    Test number
    172085937963
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack ends

  8. Fail161,110 miles (+36)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,110 miles
    Test number
    976477951371
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack ends

  9. Fail161,074 miles (+9,337)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,074 miles
    Test number
    311831931888
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass151,737 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,737 miles
    Test number
    977739115184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,727 miles (+4,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,727 miles
    Test number
    219474815139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass146,985 miles (+2,974)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    146,985 miles
    Test number
    489783614145
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering arm joint(s)

  13. Pass144,011 miles (+84)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    144,011 miles
    Test number
    665698003115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail143,927 miles (+3,645)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,927 miles
    Test number
    889201903107
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass140,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,282 miles
    Test number
    279597012150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,277 miles (+8,236)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,277 miles
    Test number
    518257312147
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail132,041 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,041 miles
    Test number
    517528971106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteLeft rear tyre tread worn to 1.8 mm
    • NoteSlight steering rack play

  18. Pass132,041 miles (+9,283)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    132,041 miles
    Test number
    557798871164
    • NoteLeft rear tyre tread worn to 1.8 mm
    • NoteSlight steering rack play

  19. Pass122,758 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    122,758 miles
    Test number
    580577330138
    • NoteLeft front tyre tread worn
    • NoteLeft rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSteering rack play

  20. Fail122,758 miles (+7,398)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,758 miles
    Test number
    994547230179
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteLeft front tyre tread worn
    • NoteLeft rear tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSteering rack play

  21. Pass115,360 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    115,360 miles
    Test number
    941149929154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,307 miles (+7,723)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,307 miles
    Test number
    223047629410
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass107,584 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,584 miles
    Test number
    842132698092
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes worn
    • NoteLeft rear tyre tread slight distortion
    • NoteLeft steering rack slight play

  24. Fail107,584 miles (+426)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,584 miles
    Test number
    860862298025
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes worn
    • NoteLeft rear tyre tread slight distortion
    • NoteLeft steering rack slight play

  25. Fail107,158 miles (+7,660)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,158 miles
    Test number
    561751278015
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass99,498 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    99,498 miles
    Test number
    443052077082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,508 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    90,508 miles
    Test number
    312846546016
    • NoteFront wiper blades deteriorated at ends

Questions about X761 EKJ

Does X761 EKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X761 EKJ expired on 6 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X761 EKJ?
The MOT on X761 EKJ expired on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X761 EKJ done?
X761 EKJ was recorded at 199,254 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2022, an average of 6,669 miles a year.
Has X761 EKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X761 EKJ has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on X761 EKJ 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 X761 EKJ find?
X761 EKJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2022 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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