VOLKSWAGEN BORA AV54GOU has 27 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BORA has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 221,069 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 11:49.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 12th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

AV54GOU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 2027221,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Under Body Shields Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 2026221,069 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Under Body Shields Fitted
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202512TH SEPTEMBER 2026207,849 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Under Body Shields Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 202412TH SEPTEMBER 2025195,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Under Body Shields Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2024195,311 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Under Body Shields Fitted
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202312TH SEPTEMBER 2024187,821 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 2023187,821 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202212TH SEPTEMBER 2023180,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED4TH AUGUST 2022180,675 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202112TH SEPTEMBER 2022176,979 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - All Tyres Perishing
FAILED27TH AUGUST 2021176,979 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - All Tyres Perishing
PASSED25TH AUGUST 202012TH SEPTEMBER 2021173,449 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 201912TH SEPTEMBER 2020166,921 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded On Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201812TH SEPTEMBER 2019156,492 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201712TH SEPTEMBER 2018146,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201612TH SEPTEMBER 2017133,624 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 201512TH SEPTEMBER 2016123,961 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Worn
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wiper Smearing
  5. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201412TH SEPTEMBER 2015113,265 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2014113,265 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201312TH SEPTEMBER 2014102,130 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201212TH SEPTEMBER 201391,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201112TH SEPTEMBER 201280,379 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201012TH SEPTEMBER 201169,399 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 200912TH SEPTEMBER 201056,656 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 200812TH SEPTEMBER 200944,974 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 200712TH SEPTEMBER 200833,094 MI
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 200733,091 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Excessive Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AV54GOU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

AV54GOU MOT Comments

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AV54GOU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 221,069 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,049 miles

AV54GOU FAQs

This Volkswagen Bora with registration AV54GOU was manufactured on Friday 10th September 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 221,069 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,049 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Bora beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AV54GOU has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Bora has had 56 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 23 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Bora is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does AV54GOU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 AV54GOU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AV54GOU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 AV54GOU does have Tax. Read more

When does AV54GOU Tax expire?

The current Tax for AV54GOU will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AV54GOU MOT expire?

The current MOT for AV54GOU will expire in 11 months on Sunday 12th September 2027. Read more

When did AV54GOU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AV54GOU was on Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 11:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AV54GOU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for AV54GOU we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AV54GOU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for AV54GOU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AV54GOU?

AV54GOU is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Bora. Read more

How many miles has AV54GOU done?

The odometer reading for AV54GOU at the last MOT in September 2026 was 221,069 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,049 miles per year. Read more

How old is AV54GOU?

The vehicle AV54GOU was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Friday 10th September 2004. Read more

What colour is AV54GOU?

The official colour of AV54GOU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does AV54GOU have?

AV54GOU has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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