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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X779 GLFMOT history

X779 GLF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 18 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
88,336 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 GLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X779 GLF was last recorded at 88,336 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,336 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,336 miles
  • 2021 – 84,709 miles
  • 2020 – 79,923 miles
  • 2019 – 75,559 miles
  • 2018 – 69,387 miles
  • 2017 – 63,495 miles
  • 2016 – 56,905 miles
  • 2015 – 50,795 miles
  • 2014 – 45,814 miles
  • 2013 – 41,760 miles
  • 2012 – 37,273 miles
  • 2011 – 32,751 miles
  • 2010 – 28,851 miles
  • 2009 – 26,547 miles
  • 2008 – 24,390 miles
  • 2006 – 19,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,336 miles
  • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rack gaiters missing outer clips but still secure. (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,336 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    371579786360
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rack gaiters missing outer clips but still secure. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail88,336 miles (+3,627)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    993933251743
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamps, lenses very cloudy. (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rack gaiters missing outer clips but still secure. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine miss firing under load.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass84,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    121406437349
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail84,709 miles (+4,786)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    383686972466
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass79,923 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,923 miles
    Test number
    582451361326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,559 miles (+6,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    499573274750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass69,387 miles (+5,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    944232598668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass63,495 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    612835242083
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail63,495 miles (+6,590)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    502922546144
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass56,905 miles (+6,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,905 miles
    Test number
    608917452918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass50,795 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    481354650923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay on steering inner joints

  12. Fail50,795 miles (+4,981)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    928789038576
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay on steering inner joints

  13. Pass45,814 miles (+4,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,814 miles
    Test number
    738598474229
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass41,760 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,760 miles
    Test number
    815056763283
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail41,755 miles (+4,482)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    349916863292
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a serious cracks
    • NoteOffside steering rack inner tie rod joint has a slight play

  16. Pass37,273 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    799053662296
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

  17. Fail37,273 miles (+4,522)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    378432162462
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside Rear tyre deteriorated.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass32,751 miles (+3,900)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,751 miles
    Test number
    807475861206
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSteering rack nearside tie rod slight play

  19. Pass28,851 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,851 miles
    Test number
    382605480242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,547 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    563134399207
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass26,547 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    583174899213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,390 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    824628298276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,885 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,885 miles
    Test number
    822186468076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,343 miles (+1,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,343 miles
    Test number
    920012156374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass17,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,680 miles
    Test number
    992077816063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X779 GLF

Does X779 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X779 GLF expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X779 GLF?
The MOT on X779 GLF expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X779 GLF done?
X779 GLF was recorded at 88,336 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
Has X779 GLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 GLF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X779 GLF 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 X779 GLF find?
X779 GLF passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rack gaiters missing outer clips but still secure.; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge., and 1 more.

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