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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

J8 CWTMOT history

J8 CWT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 16 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2023
Mileage
147,257 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CWT was last recorded at 147,257 miles on 5 Feb 2022, 7,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,269 miles · 23 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
7,988 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,257 miles
  • 2020 – 139,269 miles
  • 2019 – 136,244 miles
  • 2018 – 132,544 miles
  • 2017 – 128,366 miles
  • 2016 – 123,380 miles
  • 2015 – 118,377 miles
  • 2014 – 115,311 miles
  • 2013 – 111,254 miles
  • 2012 – 107,893 miles
  • 2011 – 104,485 miles
  • 2010 – 100,192 miles
  • 2009 – 94,117 miles
  • 2008 – 88,041 miles
  • 2007 – 81,213 miles
  • 2006 – 73,941 miles
  • 2005 – 66,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Rear brake discs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,257 miles (+7,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,257 miles
    Test number
    279989574130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass139,269 miles (+3,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    139,269 miles
    Test number
    635406051709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,244 miles (+3,700)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,244 miles
    Test number
    948853544646
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot aged and cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  4. Pass132,544 miles (+4,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,544 miles
    Test number
    903548494703
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  5. Pass128,366 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    996009878897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  6. Fail128,364 miles (+4,984)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,364 miles
    Test number
    585990880804
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  7. Pass123,380 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,380 miles
    Test number
    283032848154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,377 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,377 miles
    Test number
    771282529076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,311 miles
    Test number
    795338564297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,311 miles (+4,057)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,311 miles
    Test number
    848997264287
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass111,254 miles (+3,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,254 miles
    Test number
    457368863279
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass107,893 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    756104082230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,485 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,485 miles
    Test number
    287749891258
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Fail104,483 miles (+4,291)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,483 miles
    Test number
    946058491220
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  15. Pass100,192 miles (+6,075)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,192 miles
    Test number
    610290700322
    • NoteAdv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Play in both top suspension mounts.
    • NoteStrongly adv, n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm tread depth.

  16. Fail94,117 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    251898009385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdv, Full brake inspection, o/s/f outer c.v. boot worn, Tracking check.

  17. Pass94,117 miles (+6,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    820848609313
    • NoteAdv, Full brake inspection, o/s/f outer c.v. boot worn, Tracking check.

  18. Pass88,041 miles (+209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,041 miles
    Test number
    831237418335
    • NoteStrongly adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged.

  19. Fail87,832 miles (+6,619)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,832 miles
    Test number
    284741918370
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteStrongly adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged.

  20. Pass81,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,213 miles
    Test number
    404492717367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,193 miles (+7,252)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,193 miles
    Test number
    314282017396
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass73,941 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,941 miles
    Test number
    842650216301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,055 miles
    Test number
    164124715346
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about J8 CWT

Does J8 CWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 CWT expired on 4 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 CWT?
The MOT on J8 CWT expired on 4 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 CWT done?
J8 CWT was recorded at 147,257 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2022, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has J8 CWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CWT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 CWT 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 J8 CWT find?
J8 CWT passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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