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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T262 VKEMOT history

T262 VKE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
144,248 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T262 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T262 VKE was last recorded at 144,248 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 1,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2011: 13,574 miles, lower than 56,356 miles on 1 Jul 2010.

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
142,726 miles · 2 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,522 miles
Average per year
5,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,248 miles
  • 2024 – 142,726 miles
  • 2022 – 138,618 miles
  • 2021 – 134,101 miles
  • 2020 – 129,619 miles
  • 2019 – 124,041 miles
  • 2018 – 118,556 miles
  • 2017 – 113,846 miles
  • 2016 – 108,203 miles
  • 2015 – 102,327 miles
  • 2014 – 95,603 miles
  • 2013 – 84,306 miles
  • 2012 – 74,235 miles
  • 2011 – 13,574 miles
  • 2010 – 56,356 miles
  • 2009 – 52,599 miles
  • 2008 – 48,584 miles
  • 2007 – 43,689 miles
  • 2006 – 38,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,248 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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.

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,248 miles (+1,522)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,248 miles
    Test number
    744612899367
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Pass142,726 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,726 miles
    Test number
    395092138550
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,726 miles (+4,108)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,726 miles
    Test number
    763119051122
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,618 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    171280404854
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail138,618 miles (+43)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    357070973937
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail138,575 miles (+4,474)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,575 miles
    Test number
    171268144080
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak coming from join on middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,101 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,101 miles
    Test number
    864385934066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,619 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    970340799022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,041 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    229423867496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,556 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    307676166345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,846 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,846 miles
    Test number
    682457109024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,203 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,203 miles
    Test number
    408653279622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,327 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    958241340880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,603 miles
    Test number
    565478744165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,603 miles (+11,297)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,603 miles
    Test number
    867663744151
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass84,306 miles (+10,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,306 miles
    Test number
    217119243442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,235 miles (+60,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    549768302208
    • NoteFront both and rear discs has scoure lines and edges

  18. Pass13,574 miles (-42,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,574 miles
    Test number
    519193791179
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,356 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,356 miles
    Test number
    810912380125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,599 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,599 miles
    Test number
    492921299162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,584 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,584 miles
    Test number
    223517598176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,689 miles
    Test number
    132150197140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,689 miles (+4,934)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,689 miles
    Test number
    621570997170
    • FailureNearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  24. Pass38,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    330474686186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,755 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    674784786184
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Questions about T262 VKE

Does T262 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T262 VKE expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T262 VKE?
The MOT on T262 VKE expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T262 VKE done?
T262 VKE was recorded at 144,248 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 5,651 miles a year.
Has T262 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T262 VKE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T262 VKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T262 VKE find?
T262 VKE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 12 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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