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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T13 BCAMOT history

T13 BCA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 7 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,987 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 BCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 BCA was last recorded at 107,987 miles on 12 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2025: 107,987 miles, lower than 152,606 miles on 11 Dec 2024.

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
152,606 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Average per year
4,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,987 miles
  • 2024 – 152,606 miles
  • 2022 – 148,215 miles
  • 2021 – 129,840 miles
  • 2019 – 125,401 miles
  • 2018 – 119,174 miles
  • 2017 – 108,495 miles
  • 2016 – 99,071 miles
  • 2015 – 90,279 miles
  • 2014 – 82,050 miles
  • 2013 – 74,731 miles
  • 2012 – 67,029 miles
  • 2011 – 60,440 miles
  • 2010 – 49,800 miles
  • 2009 – 37,207 miles
  • 2008 – 28,840 miles
  • 2007 – 21,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,987 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,987 miles (-44,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,987 miles
    Test number
    646657515580
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass152,606 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,606 miles
    Test number
    361234656062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,215 miles (+18,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,215 miles
    Test number
    638195047632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,840 miles
    Test number
    233108767504
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail129,840 miles (+4,439)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,840 miles
    Test number
    505922905760
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,401 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    657067780802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,400 miles (+6,226)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,400 miles
    Test number
    414682568943
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,174 miles (+10,679)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,174 miles
    Test number
    991443250405
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass108,495 miles (+9,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,495 miles
    Test number
    312524527029
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass99,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,071 miles
    Test number
    371564681153
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail99,071 miles (+8,792)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,071 miles
    Test number
    163132380623
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass90,279 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,279 miles
    Test number
    932843326125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail90,273 miles (+8,223)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,273 miles
    Test number
    981809498783
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing windscreem
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTiming belt due?

  14. Pass82,050 miles (+7,319)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,050 miles
    Test number
    816856084291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre poor

  15. Pass74,731 miles (+7,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,731 miles
    Test number
    157931993254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass67,029 miles (+6,589)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    348746092272
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  17. Pass60,440 miles (+10,640)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    729887481253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,800 miles (+12,593)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    224564880292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,207 miles (+8,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,207 miles
    Test number
    340085899415
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass28,840 miles (+7,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,840 miles
    Test number
    594223348372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass21,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,207 miles
    Test number
    540124447315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail21,207 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,207 miles
    Test number
    714164847398
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T13 BCA

Does T13 BCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 BCA is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T13 BCA?
The MOT on T13 BCA is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 BCA done?
T13 BCA was recorded at 107,987 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,841 miles a year.
Has T13 BCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 BCA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T13 BCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T13 BCA find?
T13 BCA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear.

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