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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

T178 CJOMOT history

T178 CJO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,453 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 CJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 CJO was last recorded at 87,453 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,032 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,421 miles
Average per year
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,453 miles
  • 2025 – 85,032 miles
  • 2023 – 84,725 miles
  • 2022 – 83,689 miles
  • 2021 – 81,561 miles
  • 2020 – 80,047 miles
  • 2019 – 76,401 miles
  • 2018 – 73,374 miles
  • 2017 – 71,285 miles
  • 2016 – 69,436 miles
  • 2015 – 67,216 miles
  • 2014 – 64,259 miles
  • 2013 – 61,340 miles
  • 2012 – 58,301 miles
  • 2011 – 55,115 miles
  • 2010 – 51,362 miles
  • 2009 – 48,004 miles
  • 2008 – 44,829 miles
  • 2007 – 41,227 miles
  • 2006 – 37,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,453 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,453 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    662203467608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,032 miles (+307)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,032 miles
    Test number
    245941844605
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass84,725 miles (+1,036)3 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    247101140033
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before and after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated/dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,689 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,689 miles
    Test number
    349482554761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,689 miles (+2,128)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,689 miles
    Test number
    850519655651
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,561 miles (+1,514)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    225755135818
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded next to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber upper cover/bumpstop is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on their inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn close to their wear bars in the centres of the tread

  7. Pass80,047 miles (+3,646)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,047 miles
    Test number
    144786197667
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,401 miles (+3,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    186222962734
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    320956092088
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail73,374 miles (+2,089)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    271011516325
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass71,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    544471115916
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail71,285 miles (+1,849)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    739304282226
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose leaking Union tightened, cleaned & rechecked (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass69,436 miles (+2,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,436 miles
    Test number
    589387744326
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass67,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,216 miles
    Test number
    246598535140
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail67,216 miles (+2,957)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,216 miles
    Test number
    148336535125
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass64,259 miles (+2,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,259 miles
    Test number
    109495034135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass61,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    549378533171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail61,340 miles (+3,039)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    667956433179
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter exhaust link clamp very corroded

  19. Pass58,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    777010252137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail58,301 miles (+3,186)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    299112042174
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass55,115 miles (+3,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    217526031195
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass51,362 miles (+3,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    462327930198
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass48,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    693939039166
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail48,004 miles (+3,175)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    304358639151
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass44,829 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    380600548167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,227 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,227 miles
    Test number
    773281547145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,657 miles
    Test number
    254592246106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 CJO

Does T178 CJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 CJO is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T178 CJO?
The MOT on T178 CJO is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T178 CJO done?
T178 CJO was recorded at 87,453 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
Has T178 CJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 CJO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T178 CJO 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 T178 CJO find?
T178 CJO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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