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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

K40 KNBMOT history

K40 KNB is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
188,484 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KNB was last recorded at 188,484 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 2,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
186,047 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,437 miles
Average per year
6,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,484 miles
  • 2024 – 186,047 miles
  • 2023 – 183,120 miles
  • 2022 – 180,755 miles
  • 2021 – 178,795 miles
  • 2018 – 175,670 miles
  • 2017 – 171,974 miles
  • 2016 – 165,300 miles
  • 2015 – 150,289 miles
  • 2014 – 139,773 miles
  • 2013 – 131,224 miles
  • 2012 – 122,572 miles
  • 2011 – 113,469 miles
  • 2009 – 96,320 miles
  • 2008 – 86,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,484 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,484 miles (+2,437)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,484 miles
    Test number
    237952082136
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass186,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,047 miles
    Test number
    191011271805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail186,047 miles (+2,927)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,047 miles
    Test number
    214843571689
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    183,120 miles
    Test number
    550049718380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,113 miles (+2,358)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,113 miles
    Test number
    328544152334
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass180,755 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    180,755 miles
    Test number
    957876909703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,795 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    178,795 miles
    Test number
    191787958115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,670 miles (+3,696)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,670 miles
    Test number
    103611350349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass171,974 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    171,974 miles
    Test number
    350141989035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass165,300 miles (+15,011)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    165,300 miles
    Test number
    811138514770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,289 miles (+10,516)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,289 miles
    Test number
    816797325181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre perishing

  12. Pass139,773 miles (+8,549)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,773 miles
    Test number
    915104114158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,224 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    131,224 miles
    Test number
    988844013126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,572 miles (+9,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    122,572 miles
    Test number
    145156272067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass113,469 miles (+17,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    113,469 miles
    Test number
    346498091097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,320 miles (+10,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,320 miles
    Test number
    294958279254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,073 miles
    Test number
    400213468280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,073 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,073 miles
    Test number
    220893168287
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about K40 KNB

Does K40 KNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 KNB expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 KNB?
The MOT on K40 KNB expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 KNB done?
K40 KNB was recorded at 188,484 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 6,194 miles a year.
Has K40 KNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KNB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 KNB 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 K40 KNB find?
K40 KNB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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