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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

B24 ORAMOT history

B24 ORA is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 20 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 242,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
242,293 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B24 ORA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B24 ORA was last recorded at 242,293 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 5,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,752 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,541 miles
Average per year
11,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,293 miles
  • 2025 – 236,752 miles
  • 2024 – 227,116 miles
  • 2023 – 223,688 miles
  • 2021 – 208,881 miles
  • 2020 – 193,689 miles
  • 2019 – 177,271 miles
  • 2018 – 156,356 miles
  • 2017 – 150,657 miles
  • 2016 – 140,901 miles
  • 2015 – 128,375 miles
  • 2014 – 117,621 miles
  • 2013 – 107,337 miles
  • 2012 – 94,278 miles
  • 2011 – 82,336 miles
  • 2010 – 70,152 miles
  • 2009 – 57,852 miles
  • 2008 – 48,790 miles
  • 2007 – 37,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,293 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,293 miles (+5,541)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    242,293 miles
    Test number
    948721740101
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass236,752 miles (+9,636)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    236,752 miles
    Test number
    863501457214
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  3. Pass227,116 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    227,116 miles
    Test number
    258982124625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail227,053 miles (+3,365)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,053 miles
    Test number
    345724061479
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass223,688 miles (+14,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    223,688 miles
    Test number
    336178226727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass208,881 miles (+15,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    208,881 miles
    Test number
    572692154863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass193,689 miles (+16,418)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    193,689 miles
    Test number
    784030926283
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just passed limit

  8. Pass177,271 miles (+20,915)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    177,271 miles
    Test number
    343332630029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,356 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,356 miles
    Test number
    740682562558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    730254752564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail150,657 miles (+9,756)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,657 miles
    Test number
    716127741541
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure all bolts loose (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass140,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    140,901 miles
    Test number
    223249199319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,901 miles (+12,526)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,901 miles
    Test number
    119295337051
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass128,375 miles (+10,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,375 miles
    Test number
    756696035274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass117,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    117,621 miles
    Test number
    537465624208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,621 miles (+10,284)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,621 miles
    Test number
    727585124281
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass107,337 miles (+13,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,337 miles
    Test number
    158493833255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail94,278 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,278 miles
    Test number
    328570622250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres getting low

  19. Pass94,278 miles (+11,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,278 miles
    Test number
    879400322278
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres getting low

  20. Pass82,336 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    328291321461
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail82,336 miles (+12,184)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,336 miles
    Test number
    849461721217
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass70,152 miles (+12,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    364594310294
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,852 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,852 miles
    Test number
    462022019202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,790 miles (+10,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,790 miles
    Test number
    511425128274
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass37,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    350997227220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,922 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    854927327209
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about B24 ORA

Does B24 ORA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B24 ORA is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on B24 ORA?
The MOT on B24 ORA is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B24 ORA done?
B24 ORA was recorded at 242,293 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 11,026 miles a year.
Has B24 ORA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B24 ORA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on B24 ORA 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 B24 ORA find?
B24 ORA passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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