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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

X788 GJHMOT history

X788 GJH is a black petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,672 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 GJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 GJH was last recorded at 144,672 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,580 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,092 miles
Average per year
5,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,672 miles
  • 2024 – 142,580 miles
  • 2023 – 139,986 miles
  • 2022 – 135,970 miles
  • 2021 – 130,533 miles
  • 2020 – 126,461 miles
  • 2019 – 123,285 miles
  • 2018 – 117,874 miles
  • 2017 – 106,480 miles
  • 2016 – 97,882 miles
  • 2015 – 85,225 miles
  • 2014 – 75,671 miles
  • 2013 – 66,062 miles
  • 2012 – 57,267 miles
  • 2011 – 54,540 miles
  • 2010 – 50,811 miles
  • 2009 – 46,536 miles
  • 2008 – 42,606 miles
  • 2007 – 39,502 miles
  • 2006 – 34,470 miles
  • 2005 – 29,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,672 miles
    Test number
    980169405927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  2. Fail144,672 miles (+2,092)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,672 miles
    Test number
    443105421237
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  3. Pass142,580 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,580 miles
    Test number
    822024929132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail142,580 miles (+2,594)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,580 miles
    Test number
    394984023543
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,986 miles (+4,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,986 miles
    Test number
    624711415351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded

  6. Pass135,970 miles (+5,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    839916693772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear shock corroded

  7. Pass130,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,533 miles
    Test number
    877808745794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail130,533 miles (+4,072)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,533 miles
    Test number
    323228405500
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,461 miles
    Test number
    366504106234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail126,461 miles (+3,176)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,461 miles
    Test number
    206118317320
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass123,285 miles (+5,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,285 miles
    Test number
    987923489661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass117,874 miles (+11,394)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,874 miles
    Test number
    547272799107
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass106,480 miles (+8,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,480 miles
    Test number
    368440292693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken

  14. Pass97,882 miles (+12,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,882 miles
    Test number
    210240271155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,225 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    547226996181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,671 miles (+9,609)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,671 miles
    Test number
    615262044369
    • NoteExhaust center mount broken, but system is supported ok
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  17. Pass66,062 miles (+8,795)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,062 miles
    Test number
    277684743381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  18. Pass57,267 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,267 miles
    Test number
    985422132336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,540 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,540 miles
    Test number
    665068121348
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront wipers poor

  20. Fail54,540 miles (+3,729)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,540 miles
    Test number
    525258821310
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront wipers poor

  21. Pass50,811 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    924954050356
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. Fail50,811 miles (+4,275)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    932004050375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on

  23. Pass46,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,536 miles
    Test number
    822671749370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,536 miles (+3,930)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,536 miles
    Test number
    343171449318
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  25. Pass42,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,606 miles
    Test number
    603825828345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,606 miles (+3,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,606 miles
    Test number
    591615428351
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Fail39,502 miles2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    134216447343
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn inner edge,poor condition and punctured in shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear tyre poor condition and punctured
    • NoteRear discs and pads worn
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  28. Pass39,502 miles (+5,032)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    743126247349
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn inner edge,poor condition and punctured in shoulder
    • NoteOffside rear tyre poor condition and punctured
    • NoteRear discs and pads worn
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  29. Pass34,470 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    853318836340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    882159945388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 GJH

Does X788 GJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 GJH is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X788 GJH?
The MOT on X788 GJH is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X788 GJH done?
X788 GJH was recorded at 144,672 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,755 miles a year.
Has X788 GJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 GJH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X788 GJH 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 X788 GJH find?
X788 GJH passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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