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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,800 cc

L22 MOCMOT history

L22 MOC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
121,251 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 MOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 MOC was last recorded at 121,251 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 7,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,766 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,485 miles
Average per year
4,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,251 miles
  • 2024 – 113,766 miles
  • 2019 – 111,696 miles
  • 2017 – 99,819 miles
  • 2016 – 80,844 miles
  • 2015 – 69,527 miles
  • 2014 – 69,273 miles
  • 2013 – 67,587 miles
  • 2012 – 62,957 miles
  • 2011 – 59,748 miles
  • 2010 – 54,931 miles
  • 2009 – 50,181 miles
  • 2008 – 41,780 miles
  • 2007 – 36,396 miles
  • 2006 – 32,538 miles
  • 2005 – 25,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,251 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,251 miles (+7,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,251 miles
    Test number
    358247953125
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,766 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,766 miles
    Test number
    929353527041
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail113,766 miles (+2,070)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,766 miles
    Test number
    141118703570
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass111,696 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,696 miles
    Test number
    674718981122
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail111,696 miles (+11,877)1 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,696 miles
    Test number
    362246672675
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,819 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    995242643004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,817 miles (+18,973)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,817 miles
    Test number
    104305835373
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  8. Pass80,844 miles (+222)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,844 miles
    Test number
    673702163164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail80,622 miles (+11,095)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,622 miles
    Test number
    877947715094
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass69,527 miles (+254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,527 miles
    Test number
    469153185116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass69,273 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,273 miles
    Test number
    129693554299
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeatsheilds insecure
    • NoteN/s mirror cover insecure
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked and perished

  12. Fail69,271 miles (+1,684)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,271 miles
    Test number
    205963754221
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeatsheilds insecure
    • NoteN/s mirror cover insecure
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked and perished

  13. Pass67,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,587 miles
    Test number
    668977593253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,585 miles (+4,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    916127693253
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass62,957 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,957 miles
    Test number
    315605832126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,952 miles (+3,204)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    727712532196
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail59,748 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,748 miles
    Test number
    785115321108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass59,748 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,748 miles
    Test number
    906015021169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,931 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    780151330129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,181 miles (+8,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,181 miles
    Test number
    371397259417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,780 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    324895938261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,396 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,396 miles
    Test number
    740900267252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,538 miles (+7,238)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,538 miles
    Test number
    214785056275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    25,300 miles
    Test number
    693062545208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 MOC

Does L22 MOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 MOC expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 MOC?
The MOT on L22 MOC expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 MOC done?
L22 MOC was recorded at 121,251 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
Has L22 MOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 MOC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 MOC 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 L22 MOC find?
L22 MOC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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