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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T101 SBBMOT history

T101 SBB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
106,535 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T101 SBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T101 SBB was last recorded at 106,535 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2012: 19,242 miles, lower than 69,030 miles on 16 May 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,530 miles · 21 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,535 miles
  • 2020 – 106,530 miles
  • 2018 – 104,040 miles
  • 2017 – 102,388 miles
  • 2016 – 101,584 miles
  • 2015 – 98,470 miles
  • 2014 – 92,624 miles
  • 2013 – 85,503 miles
  • 2012 – 77,938 miles
  • 2011 – 69,030 miles
  • 2010 – 59,774 miles
  • 2009 – 53,015 miles
  • 2008 – 46,603 miles
  • 2007 – 38,414 miles
  • 2006 – 31,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,535 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,535 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,535 miles
    Test number
    524158448285
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass106,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,530 miles
    Test number
    503785434373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,530 miles (+2,490)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,530 miles
    Test number
    874132213647
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass104,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,040 miles
    Test number
    259370623791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,040 miles (+60)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,040 miles
    Test number
    629677436703
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,980 miles (+1,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,980 miles
    Test number
    757021429160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass102,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    209871457173
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Fail102,388 miles (+804)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,388 miles
    Test number
    495294452114
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass101,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,584 miles
    Test number
    105062201221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,584 miles (+3,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,584 miles
    Test number
    462346527135
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass98,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    266661735471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,470 miles (+5,846)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    388437425145
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass92,624 miles8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,624 miles
    Test number
    726990244108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatsheild insecure
    • NoteFront brake disc splash gaurds corroded
    • NoteJoint from exhaust system to catalyst slightly loose.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePetrol tank straps corroded
    • NoteRear axle corroded

  14. Fail92,624 miles (+7,121)3 dangerous6 failures9 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,624 miles
    Test number
    146066334142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatsheild insecure
    • NoteFront brake disc splash gaurds corroded
    • NoteJoint from exhaust system to catalyst slightly loose.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePetrol tank straps corroded
    • NoteRear axle corroded

  15. Pass85,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,503 miles
    Test number
    727920133194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,503 miles (+5,565)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,503 miles
    Test number
    586560333166
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted and binding

  17. Pass77,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,938 miles
    Test number
    449236912174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail19,242 miles (-49,788)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,242 miles
    Test number
    528446012149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    346936531167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail69,030 miles (+9,256)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    719266531101
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass59,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,774 miles
    Test number
    701401220177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,774 miles (+6,759)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,774 miles
    Test number
    514731320134
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres 3mm
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre shoulder,not repairable
    • NotePossable slight play in offside front track rod end
    • NoteSlight play in front strut top mounts

  23. Pass53,015 miles (+6,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,015 miles
    Test number
    211638739156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass46,603 miles (+8,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,603 miles
    Test number
    263875138467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass38,414 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    482074337145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,789 miles
    Test number
    304387936102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T101 SBB

Does T101 SBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T101 SBB expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T101 SBB?
The MOT on T101 SBB expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T101 SBB done?
T101 SBB was recorded at 106,535 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has T101 SBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T101 SBB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T101 SBB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T101 SBB find?
T101 SBB passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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