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Volkswagen Bora

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

C8 DUMMOT history

C8 DUM is a red diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 4 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
155,527 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DUM was last recorded at 155,527 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 19,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,847 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19,680 miles
Average per year
6,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,527 miles
  • 2025 – 135,847 miles
  • 2024 – 131,134 miles
  • 2023 – 126,863 miles
  • 2022 – 122,004 miles
  • 2021 – 117,098 miles
  • 2020 – 112,260 miles
  • 2019 – 106,320 miles
  • 2018 – 104,115 miles
  • 2017 – 103,050 miles
  • 2016 – 101,518 miles
  • 2015 – 99,985 miles
  • 2014 – 98,094 miles
  • 2013 – 92,073 miles
  • 2012 – 84,666 miles
  • 2011 – 74,982 miles
  • 2010 – 66,647 miles
  • 2009 – 58,409 miles
  • 2008 – 49,176 miles
  • 2007 – 39,648 miles
  • 2006 – 30,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,527 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,527 miles (+19,680)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    155,527 miles
    Test number
    166565737587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,847 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,847 miles
    Test number
    675832964033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,134 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,134 miles
    Test number
    659494629844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,863 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,863 miles
    Test number
    315197311889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,004 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,004 miles
    Test number
    967095102333
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass117,098 miles (+4,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,098 miles
    Test number
    667413494622
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass112,260 miles (+5,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,260 miles
    Test number
    608673150785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass106,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    470860263484
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail106,320 miles (+2,205)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    715948665012
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass104,115 miles (+1,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    930015807942
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
  11. Pass103,050 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    567916508575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,518 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,518 miles
    Test number
    889188415820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,985 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,985 miles
    Test number
    655663427026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,094 miles (+6,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    687385774227
    • NoteN/s/r spring starting to deteriorate
  15. Pass92,073 miles (+7,407)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,073 miles
    Test number
    947859963284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
  16. Pass84,666 miles (+9,684)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,666 miles
    Test number
    859291862231
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe rusty,no leaks at present
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded
  17. Pass74,982 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,982 miles
    Test number
    198632161250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,647 miles (+8,238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,647 miles
    Test number
    263901750281
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  19. Pass58,409 miles (+9,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,409 miles
    Test number
    870699759231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass49,176 miles (+9,528)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,176 miles
    Test number
    321043678282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,648 miles (+9,320)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    313069767435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    351546976495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 DUM

Does C8 DUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DUM is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 DUM?
The MOT on C8 DUM is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DUM done?
C8 DUM was recorded at 155,527 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,263 miles a year.
Has C8 DUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DUM has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on C8 DUM 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 C8 DUM find?
C8 DUM passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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