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Volkswagen Bora

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

T143 EUDMOT history

T143 EUD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,970 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T143 EUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T143 EUD was last recorded at 89,970 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,211 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,759 miles
Average per year
3,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,970 miles
  • 2025 – 87,211 miles
  • 2024 – 84,169 miles
  • 2023 – 79,778 miles
  • 2022 – 76,095 miles
  • 2021 – 74,378 miles
  • 2020 – 68,423 miles
  • 2019 – 60,718 miles
  • 2018 – 51,023 miles
  • 2017 – 39,714 miles
  • 2016 – 28,794 miles
  • 2012 – 28,255 miles
  • 2011 – 25,953 miles
  • 2009 – 25,084 miles
  • 2008 – 24,389 miles
  • 2007 – 23,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,970 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,970 miles
    Test number
    896640158667
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,970 miles (+2,759)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,970 miles
    Test number
    949113488014
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,211 miles (+3,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,211 miles
    Test number
    167867979039
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass84,169 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    768866795217
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail84,169 miles (+4,391)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    793025745822
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass79,778 miles (+238)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,778 miles
    Test number
    466183138884
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail79,540 miles (+3,445)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    801091331990
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,095 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    935913550699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail76,080 miles (+1,702)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    311611316623
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,378 miles (+5,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    158982628575
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass68,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    468243438866
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail68,423 miles (+7,705)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    879723148995
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass60,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,718 miles
    Test number
    583404574040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail60,718 miles (+9,695)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,718 miles
    Test number
    461101066113
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass51,023 miles (+11,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,023 miles
    Test number
    609190844425
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass39,714 miles (+10,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,714 miles
    Test number
    275180229703
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

  17. Pass28,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    468611320603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,794 miles (+539)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    929133264418
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass28,255 miles (+2,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,255 miles
    Test number
    837095752288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass25,953 miles (+869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,953 miles
    Test number
    505327751135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,084 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,084 miles
    Test number
    860592449366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,389 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,389 miles
    Test number
    152014378218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,398 miles
    Test number
    922675677229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T143 EUD

Does T143 EUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T143 EUD is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T143 EUD?
The MOT on T143 EUD is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T143 EUD done?
T143 EUD was recorded at 89,970 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 3,590 miles a year.
Has T143 EUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T143 EUD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T143 EUD 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 T143 EUD find?
T143 EUD passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.

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