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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

K40 SUNMOT history

K40 SUN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 4 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
189,810 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SUN was last recorded at 189,810 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,047 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
4,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,810 miles
  • 2025 – 189,047 miles
  • 2024 – 187,849 miles
  • 2023 – 187,197 miles
  • 2022 – 184,166 miles
  • 2021 – 180,911 miles
  • 2020 – 177,989 miles
  • 2019 – 174,902 miles
  • 2018 – 171,792 miles
  • 2017 – 167,483 miles
  • 2016 – 162,373 miles
  • 2015 – 159,543 miles
  • 2014 – 153,966 miles
  • 2013 – 147,324 miles
  • 2012 – 140,080 miles
  • 2011 – 132,989 miles
  • 2010 – 128,267 miles
  • 2009 – 120,638 miles
  • 2008 – 113,871 miles
  • 2006 – 90,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,810 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,810 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    189,810 miles
    Test number
    284465408595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,047 miles (+1,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    189,047 miles
    Test number
    525147451479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,849 miles (+652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    187,849 miles
    Test number
    997408153497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,197 miles (+3,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    187,197 miles
    Test number
    382489350697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass184,166 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    184,166 miles
    Test number
    451045640038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,911 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,911 miles
    Test number
    180322254609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,989 miles (+3,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    177,989 miles
    Test number
    248520066236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass174,902 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    174,902 miles
    Test number
    564559968782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,792 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    171,792 miles
    Test number
    790553141045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,789 miles (+4,306)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,789 miles
    Test number
    738701112439
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass167,483 miles (+5,110)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,483 miles
    Test number
    583718890892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing corroded

  12. Pass162,373 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    162,373 miles
    Test number
    153369615052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,543 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    159,543 miles
    Test number
    255585395179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,966 miles
    Test number
    338873994141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail153,966 miles (+6,642)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,966 miles
    Test number
    708813194104
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass147,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    147,324 miles
    Test number
    508422193132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail147,324 miles (+7,244)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,324 miles
    Test number
    247892593485
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass140,080 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    140,080 miles
    Test number
    937889792132
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail140,009 miles (+7,020)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,009 miles
    Test number
    207041992174
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass132,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    132,989 miles
    Test number
    798882701242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Fail132,985 miles (+4,718)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,985 miles
    Test number
    888972801292
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass128,267 miles (+7,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    128,267 miles
    Test number
    331467900405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass120,638 miles (+6,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    120,638 miles
    Test number
    340448149193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass113,871 miles (+23,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    152941258188
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass90,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    492227936073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K40 SUN

Does K40 SUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 SUN is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 SUN?
The MOT on K40 SUN is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 SUN done?
K40 SUN was recorded at 189,810 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,865 miles a year.
Has K40 SUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SUN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on K40 SUN 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 SUN find?
K40 SUN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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