Volkswagen Bora
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T243 UAOMOT history
T243 UAO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,443 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 137,443 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,099 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T243 UAO
- 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
- 20 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T243 UAO was last recorded at 137,443 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Sept 2019: 123,338 miles, lower than 125,199 miles on 9 Sept 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,397 miles · 6 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
- Average per year
- 5,099 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 137,443 miles
- 2021 – 131,127 miles
- 2020 – 128,830 miles
- 2019 – 123,338 miles
- 2018 – 120,339 miles
- 2017 – 114,576 miles
- 2016 – 109,782 miles
- 2015 – 104,442 miles
- 2014 – 98,011 miles
- 2013 – 91,460 miles
- 2012 – 85,407 miles
- 2011 – 79,807 miles
- 2010 – 74,914 miles
- 2009 – 69,179 miles
- 2008 – 66,461 miles
- 2007 – 61,990 miles
- 2006 – 52,788 miles
- 2005 – 47,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,443 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,443 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 137,443 miles
- Test number
- 2013652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,397 miles (+6,270)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,397 miles
- Test number
- 2008048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,127 miles (+2,297)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 131,127 miles
- Test number
- 827805308621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,830 miles (+60)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 128,830 miles
- Test number
- 897144464942
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,770 miles (+5,432)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,770 miles
- Test number
- 565225789135
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,338 miles (-1,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 123,338 miles
- Test number
- 316281957817
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Fail125,199 miles (+4,860)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,199 miles
- Test number
- 951537411802
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,339 miles (+5,763)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 120,339 miles
- Test number
- 907652908855
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,576 miles (+4,794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 114,576 miles
- Test number
- 879446610373
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,782 miles (+5,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 109,782 miles
- Test number
- 381327617543
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass104,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 104,442 miles
- Test number
- 661019710656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,442 miles (+6,431)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,442 miles
- Test number
- 489638660321
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass98,011 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 98,011 miles
- Test number
- 185682774260
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall cracking
Fail98,011 miles (+6,551)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,011 miles
- Test number
- 345979964404
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall cracking
Pass91,460 miles (+6,053)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 91,460 miles
- Test number
- 689912453261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,407 miles (+5,600)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 85,407 miles
- Test number
- 495455152206
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll four tyres sidewalls scuffed
Pass79,807 miles (+4,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 79,807 miles
- Test number
- 486316051295
- AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 74,914 miles
- Test number
- 433297050210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,914 miles (+5,735)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,914 miles
- Test number
- 814257650255
- FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Pass69,179 miles (+2,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 69,179 miles
- Test number
- 740937759281
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass66,461 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 66,461 miles
- Test number
- 592071678285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,455 miles (+4,465)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,455 miles
- Test number
- 431607168220
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,990 miles (+9,202)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 61,990 miles
- Test number
- 434521677278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,788 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 52,788 miles
- Test number
- 820788456251
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass47,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 47,148 miles
- Test number
- 711334865226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T243 UAO
- Does T243 UAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T243 UAO expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T243 UAO?
- The MOT on T243 UAO expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T243 UAO done?
- T243 UAO was recorded at 137,443 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 5,099 miles a year.
- Has T243 UAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T243 UAO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T243 UAO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T243 UAO find?
- T243 UAO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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