
Volkswagen Bora
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
S10 BUYMOT history
S10 BUY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 288,237 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 288,237 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S10 BUY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S10 BUY was last recorded at 288,237 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 3,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 284,490 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,747 miles
- Average per year
- 9,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 288,237 miles
- 2025 – 284,490 miles
- 2024 – 281,471 miles
- 2023 – 278,673 miles
- 2022 – 275,683 miles
- 2021 – 271,047 miles
- 2020 – 268,184 miles
- 2019 – 264,124 miles
- 2018 – 259,291 miles
- 2017 – 253,343 miles
- 2016 – 247,899 miles
- 2015 – 239,019 miles
- 2014 – 230,551 miles
- 2013 – 215,316 miles
- 2012 – 201,168 miles
- 2011 – 187,400 miles
- 2010 – 173,412 miles
- 2009 – 157,965 miles
- 2008 – 145,159 miles
- 2007 – 133,912 miles
- 2006 – 118,271 miles
- 2005 – 95,262 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail288,237 miles (+3,747)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 288,237 miles
- Test number
- 579184647652
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass284,490 miles (+3,019)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 284,490 miles
- Test number
- 836953568049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass281,471 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 281,471 miles
- Test number
- 507429432163
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail281,471 miles (+2,798)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 281,471 miles
- Test number
- 480085708507
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass278,673 miles (+2,990)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 278,673 miles
- Test number
- 783190016430
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass275,683 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 275,683 miles
- Test number
- 740790790890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail275,683 miles (+4,636)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,683 miles
- Test number
- 444974704290
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass271,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 271,047 miles
- Test number
- 200681867721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail271,047 miles (+2,863)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,047 miles
- Test number
- 255167384478
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass268,184 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 268,184 miles
- Test number
- 921776995623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit and edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail268,184 miles (+4,060)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,184 miles
- Test number
- 682785797508
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit and edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass264,124 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 264,124 miles
- Test number
- 713476931382
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail264,122 miles (+4,831)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,122 miles
- Test number
- 602483898826
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass259,291 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 259,291 miles
- Test number
- 767502772052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass253,343 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 253,343 miles
- Test number
- 391705194979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail253,240 miles (+5,341)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,240 miles
- Test number
- 436959273633
- FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and lamp insecure (1.1.C.1d)
Pass247,899 miles (+8,880)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 247,899 miles
- Test number
- 552112051321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass239,019 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 239,019 miles
- Test number
- 797278197797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail238,952 miles (+8,401)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,952 miles
- Test number
- 542110447673
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe out of cat/down pipe directly at cat (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tread near inner wall and tyre wearing unevenly
Pass230,551 miles (+15,235)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 230,551 miles
- Test number
- 757236744267
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass215,316 miles (+14,148)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 215,316 miles
- Test number
- 379835553279
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass201,168 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 201,168 miles
- Test number
- 585937542248
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
Fail201,163 miles (+13,763)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,163 miles
- Test number
- 898381142299
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
Pass187,400 miles (+321)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 187,400 miles
- Test number
- 677387251206
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail187,079 miles (+13,667)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,079 miles
- Test number
- 689249541299
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass173,412 miles (+15,447)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 173,412 miles
- Test number
- 964422050242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,965 miles (+12,806)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 157,965 miles
- Test number
- 653468459268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,159 miles (+11,247)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 145,159 miles
- Test number
- 801317048244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,912 miles (+15,641)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 133,912 miles
- Test number
- 350235537474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,271 miles (+23,009)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 118,271 miles
- Test number
- 841027846268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 95,262 miles
- Test number
- 161160235232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S10 BUY
- Does S10 BUY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S10 BUY expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S10 BUY?
- The MOT on S10 BUY expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S10 BUY done?
- S10 BUY was recorded at 288,237 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 9,173 miles a year.
- Has S10 BUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S10 BUY has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S10 BUY 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 S10 BUY find?
- S10 BUY failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 8 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 11 more.
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