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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

L8 EWOMOT history

L8 EWO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 16 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,043 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EWO was last recorded at 126,043 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2016: 108,101 miles, lower than 108,161 miles on 27 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,440 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,603 miles
Average per year
4,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,043 miles
  • 2025 – 122,440 miles
  • 2023 – 120,497 miles
  • 2022 – 118,627 miles
  • 2021 – 117,631 miles
  • 2020 – 116,684 miles
  • 2019 – 115,035 miles
  • 2018 – 112,375 miles
  • 2017 – 110,677 miles
  • 2016 – 108,101 miles
  • 2015 – 103,147 miles
  • 2014 – 95,737 miles
  • 2013 – 88,982 miles
  • 2012 – 80,195 miles
  • 2011 – 71,735 miles
  • 2010 – 65,216 miles
  • 2009 – 57,343 miles
  • 2007 – 40,360 miles
  • 2006 – 37,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,043 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,043 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,043 miles
    Test number
    410685184496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,440 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,440 miles
    Test number
    870349129018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,438 miles (+1,941)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,438 miles
    Test number
    867295195822
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,497 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,497 miles
    Test number
    486450561504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,496 miles (+1,869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,496 miles
    Test number
    690837953501
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  6. Pass118,627 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,627 miles
    Test number
    169365778990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,631 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,631 miles
    Test number
    369963836162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,684 miles (+1,649)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,684 miles
    Test number
    693990323747
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass115,035 miles (+2,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,035 miles
    Test number
    514505076511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw

  10. Pass112,375 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,375 miles
    Test number
    968564442594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,677 miles (+2,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,677 miles
    Test number
    919449749202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass108,101 miles (-60)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,101 miles
    Test number
    822342427334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,161 miles (+5,014)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    506010887610
    • FailureEmissions not tested CO TO HIGH (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  14. Pass103,147 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,147 miles
    Test number
    388288115473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,737 miles
    Test number
    597721834237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail95,737 miles (+6,755)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,737 miles
    Test number
    345303724289
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass88,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,982 miles
    Test number
    419236803202
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail88,982 miles (+8,787)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,982 miles
    Test number
    366886503216
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,195 miles (+8,460)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    419128582154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,735 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    756798681140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    224732150475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail65,216 miles (+7,873)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    332712850146
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,343 miles (+16,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,343 miles
    Test number
    120015529108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,360 miles (+3,006)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,360 miles
    Test number
    690554047125
    • NoteBoth front brake disces inner face corroding
    • NoteBoth headlamps on min height setting

  25. Pass37,354 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,354 miles
    Test number
    752693846109
    • NoteChip in windscreen A zone. †

Questions about L8 EWO

Does L8 EWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EWO is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 EWO?
The MOT on L8 EWO is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EWO done?
L8 EWO was recorded at 126,043 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,478 miles a year.
Has L8 EWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EWO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 EWO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 EWO find?
L8 EWO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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