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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

K26 DMWMOT history

K26 DMW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2024
Mileage
118,639 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K26 DMW
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
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K26 DMW was last recorded at 118,639 miles on 26 Aug 2023, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,335 miles · 19 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
304 miles
Average per year
4,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,639 miles
  • 2022 – 112,643 miles
  • 2021 – 105,058 miles
  • 2020 – 104,944 miles
  • 2019 – 104,182 miles
  • 2018 – 103,078 miles
  • 2017 – 101,087 miles
  • 2016 – 99,673 miles
  • 2015 – 97,662 miles
  • 2014 – 90,924 miles
  • 2013 – 82,284 miles
  • 2012 – 73,122 miles
  • 2011 – 65,649 miles
  • 2010 – 59,141 miles
  • 2009 – 52,416 miles
  • 2008 – 46,718 miles
  • 2007 – 39,757 miles
  • 2006 – 34,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,639 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Undertray fitted front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,639 miles (+304)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,639 miles
    Test number
    891388740497
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail118,335 miles (+5,692)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    903968862089
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass112,643 miles (+7,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    732237345471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,058 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,058 miles
    Test number
    756032497573
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted front to back

  5. Fail105,057 miles (+113)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,057 miles
    Test number
    966741705340
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted front to back

  6. Pass104,944 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,944 miles
    Test number
    918260545206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,937 miles (+755)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,937 miles
    Test number
    794702696505
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,182 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,182 miles
    Test number
    293123580760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,078 miles
    Test number
    743029215377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Fail103,078 miles (+1,991)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,078 miles
    Test number
    755226039162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass101,087 miles (+1,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,087 miles
    Test number
    581053570228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass99,673 miles (+2,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    230340551742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass97,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    207844985050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail97,662 miles (+6,738)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    218964185019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass90,924 miles (+8,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,924 miles
    Test number
    848424484039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass82,284 miles (+9,162)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,284 miles
    Test number
    239016983098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteStrong advice ***** offside front tyre edge wearing out

  17. Pass73,122 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,122 miles
    Test number
    167413282420
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside Front tyre has a slight cut

  18. Fail73,122 miles (+7,473)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,122 miles
    Test number
    907503382063
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside Front tyre has a slight cut

  19. Pass65,649 miles (+6,508)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,649 miles
    Test number
    718233081027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil around oil filler cap

  20. Pass59,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,141 miles
    Test number
    313520470010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail59,141 miles (+6,725)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,141 miles
    Test number
    384010570008
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass52,416 miles (+5,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,416 miles
    Test number
    512119169074
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass46,718 miles (+6,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,718 miles
    Test number
    932007478008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass39,757 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,757 miles
    Test number
    184620867059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,275 miles
    Test number
    384478586056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K26 DMW

Does K26 DMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K26 DMW expired on 25 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K26 DMW?
The MOT on K26 DMW expired on 25 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K26 DMW done?
K26 DMW was recorded at 118,639 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2023, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
Has K26 DMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K26 DMW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on K26 DMW 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 K26 DMW find?
K26 DMW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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