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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T10 MEFMOT history

T10 MEF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
182,583 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T10 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T10 MEF was last recorded at 182,583 miles on 22 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,581 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,583 miles
  • 2025 – 179,228 miles
  • 2024 – 176,626 miles
  • 2023 – 175,028 miles
  • 2021 – 166,727 miles
  • 2020 – 159,331 miles
  • 2019 – 153,936 miles
  • 2018 – 148,722 miles
  • 2017 – 146,256 miles
  • 2015 – 145,232 miles
  • 2014 – 142,434 miles
  • 2013 – 136,290 miles
  • 2011 – 118,678 miles
  • 2010 – 109,293 miles
  • 2009 – 100,941 miles
  • 2008 – 94,952 miles
  • 2007 – 88,357 miles
  • 2006 – 81,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,583 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrodedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,583 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    182,583 miles
    Test number
    159325360611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • 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))

  2. Fail182,581 miles (+3,353)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,581 miles
    Test number
    679371504244
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • 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))

  3. Pass179,228 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    179,228 miles
    Test number
    862998965554
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail179,226 miles (+2,600)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,226 miles
    Test number
    399032990730
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,626 miles (+1,598)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    176,626 miles
    Test number
    761010339143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror outer cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside wiper blades worn

  6. Pass175,028 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,028 miles
    Test number
    756744402009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail175,024 miles (+8,297)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,024 miles
    Test number
    808293313096
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass166,727 miles (+7,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,727 miles
    Test number
    570779809978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass159,331 miles (+5,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,331 miles
    Test number
    676937919638
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass153,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,936 miles
    Test number
    580103410897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail153,936 miles (+5,214)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,936 miles
    Test number
    499112445584
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass148,722 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,722 miles
    Test number
    491008595377
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass146,256 miles (+1,024)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,256 miles
    Test number
    304212986438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under shields obscuring some components

  14. Pass145,232 miles (+2,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,232 miles
    Test number
    138269505267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass142,434 miles (+6,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    142,434 miles
    Test number
    218444514182
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass136,290 miles (+17,612)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    136,290 miles
    Test number
    139313843401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass118,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,678 miles
    Test number
    998904341180
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail118,678 miles (+9,385)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,678 miles
    Test number
    738924141106
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass109,293 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    540880140161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,941 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,941 miles
    Test number
    264683039469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge

  21. Pass100,941 miles (+5,989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,941 miles
    Test number
    810783039139
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge

  22. Pass94,952 miles (+6,595)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    313310558106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,357 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,357 miles
    Test number
    124085857101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass88,357 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,357 miles
    Test number
    393005457116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    243531456401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T10 MEF

Does T10 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T10 MEF is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T10 MEF?
The MOT on T10 MEF is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T10 MEF done?
T10 MEF was recorded at 182,583 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
Has T10 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T10 MEF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T10 MEF 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 T10 MEF find?
T10 MEF passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front wing corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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