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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

S3 BJNMOT history

S3 BJN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
100,313 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BJN was last recorded at 100,313 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,304 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,313 miles
  • 2023 – 96,175 miles
  • 2022 – 93,809 miles
  • 2021 – 90,511 miles
  • 2020 – 89,960 miles
  • 2019 – 88,730 miles
  • 2017 – 87,357 miles
  • 2016 – 85,435 miles
  • 2015 – 82,028 miles
  • 2014 – 76,052 miles
  • 2013 – 69,788 miles
  • 2012 – 64,145 miles
  • 2011 – 57,712 miles
  • 2010 – 52,484 miles
  • 2009 – 45,595 miles
  • 2008 – 43,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,313 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,313 miles
    Test number
    817588700792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail100,304 miles (+4,129)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,304 miles
    Test number
    909449448689
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, headlight lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,175 miles (+2,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,175 miles
    Test number
    553466700309
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass93,809 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,809 miles
    Test number
    380730220557
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail93,809 miles (+3,298)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,809 miles
    Test number
    695576036238
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass90,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    394353980439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail90,511 miles (+551)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    288100394559
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass89,960 miles (+1,230)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,960 miles
    Test number
    213000397423
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,730 miles
    Test number
    715314556937
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail88,730 miles (+1,373)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,730 miles
    Test number
    197828780707
    • Repaired at testUndertray insecure engine undertray (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass87,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    970992791829
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe has minor leaking of exhaust gases
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail87,357 miles (+1,922)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    180262775884
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe has minor leaking of exhaust gases
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass85,435 miles (+3,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    857192307242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm inner joint play slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,028 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,028 miles
    Test number
    225062885424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSteering has play in nearside rack arm

  15. Fail82,028 miles (+5,976)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,028 miles
    Test number
    449842085105
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSteering has play in nearside rack arm

  16. Pass76,052 miles (+6,264)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    375687294102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight play in inner joint

  17. Pass69,788 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,788 miles
    Test number
    726251393125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,145 miles (+6,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    216561092446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass57,712 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,712 miles
    Test number
    875600781192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,484 miles (+6,889)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,484 miles
    Test number
    392641600418
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteSmall hole in n/s front drive shaft boot

  21. Pass45,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,595 miles
    Test number
    581345709213
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail45,595 miles (+2,513)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,595 miles
    Test number
    872495809279
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass43,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,082 miles
    Test number
    590372008392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 BJN

Does S3 BJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 BJN expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 BJN?
The MOT on S3 BJN expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 BJN done?
S3 BJN was recorded at 100,313 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 3,607 miles a year.
Has S3 BJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BJN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 BJN 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 S3 BJN find?
S3 BJN passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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