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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

1980 RJMOT history

1980 RJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,755 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1980 RJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1980 RJ was last recorded at 166,755 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,733 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
8,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,755 miles
  • 2025 – 157,023 miles
  • 2024 – 146,319 miles
  • 2023 – 134,453 miles
  • 2022 – 121,629 miles
  • 2021 – 111,967 miles
  • 2020 – 107,536 miles
  • 2019 – 101,015 miles
  • 2018 – 87,128 miles
  • 2017 – 66,935 miles
  • 2016 – 45,917 miles
  • 2015 – 35,130 miles
  • 2014 – 32,520 miles
  • 2013 – 29,625 miles
  • 2012 – 27,178 miles
  • 2011 – 24,022 miles
  • 2010 – 21,766 miles
  • 2009 – 19,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,755 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,755 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,755 miles
    Test number
    944427731579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail166,733 miles (+9,710)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,733 miles
    Test number
    444482482886
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass157,023 miles (+10,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,023 miles
    Test number
    889437025383
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass146,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,319 miles
    Test number
    185873679853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  5. Fail146,319 miles (+11,866)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,319 miles
    Test number
    991496900588
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  6. Pass134,453 miles (+12,824)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,453 miles
    Test number
    288127986113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,629 miles (+9,662)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,629 miles
    Test number
    555854704735
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on tread

  8. Pass111,967 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,967 miles
    Test number
    298203382308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,536 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,536 miles
    Test number
    270989420944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,015 miles (+13,887)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,015 miles
    Test number
    828191619197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,128 miles (+20,193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,128 miles
    Test number
    323216577877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,935 miles (+21,018)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    120550752320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,917 miles (+10,787)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    454375444125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,130 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    227345985159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass35,130 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    607645285166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,520 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,520 miles
    Test number
    548000264108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,625 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,625 miles
    Test number
    109739803138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,178 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,178 miles
    Test number
    317713622116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,022 miles (+2,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,022 miles
    Test number
    469696931113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass21,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,766 miles
    Test number
    323961320148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail21,766 miles (+2,477)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,766 miles
    Test number
    724351320171
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,289 miles
    Test number
    500312229149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,289 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,289 miles
    Test number
    344441929158
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Questions about 1980 RJ

What vehicle is registration 1980 RJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1980 RJ on a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 17 Nov 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1980 RJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1980 RJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1980 RJ?
The MOT on 1980 RJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1980 RJ done?
1980 RJ was recorded at 166,755 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 8,608 miles a year.
Has 1980 RJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1980 RJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 1980 RJ 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 1980 RJ find?
1980 RJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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