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Volkswagen Bora

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

T263 VKEMOT history

T263 VKE is a green petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
103,646 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T263 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T263 VKE was last recorded at 103,646 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 5,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,869 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,777 miles
Average per year
3,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,646 miles
  • 2024 – 97,869 miles
  • 2022 – 91,649 miles
  • 2021 – 78,760 miles
  • 2018 – 76,661 miles
  • 2017 – 73,897 miles
  • 2016 – 71,823 miles
  • 2015 – 66,453 miles
  • 2013 – 61,897 miles
  • 2012 – 59,972 miles
  • 2011 – 57,409 miles
  • 2010 – 54,991 miles
  • 2009 – 50,719 miles
  • 2008 – 46,630 miles
  • 2007 – 44,474 miles
  • 2006 – 40,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,646 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,646 miles (+5,777)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,646 miles
    Test number
    120768806677
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass97,869 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    869882418150
    • AdvisoryEML light fails to operate
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on inner edges both slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail97,869 miles (+6,220)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    553405102766
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light fails to operate
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on inner edges both slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,649 miles (+12,889)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,649 miles
    Test number
    685458536802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,760 miles (+2,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    773432205597
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative

  6. Pass76,661 miles (+2,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    685962889942
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - recommend repair /adjustment as necessary

  7. Pass73,897 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    492951888972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,823 miles (+5,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,823 miles
    Test number
    555877567508
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass66,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,453 miles
    Test number
    389685595167
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail66,453 miles (+4,556)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,453 miles
    Test number
    666915895160
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass61,897 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,897 miles
    Test number
    829795903260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,972 miles (+2,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,972 miles
    Test number
    159897302237
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass57,409 miles (+2,418)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    575354321274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteMinor oil leak

  14. Pass54,991 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,991 miles
    Test number
    482480360212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,719 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,719 miles
    Test number
    812308769242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,698 miles (+4,068)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    441024259229
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass46,630 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,630 miles
    Test number
    202896558236
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Fail46,624 miles (+2,150)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,624 miles
    Test number
    640355358258
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass44,474 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,474 miles
    Test number
    132798557119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    332938416135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,913 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    821757716141
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T263 VKE

Does T263 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T263 VKE expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T263 VKE?
The MOT on T263 VKE expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T263 VKE done?
T263 VKE was recorded at 103,646 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 3,303 miles a year.
Has T263 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T263 VKE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T263 VKE 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 T263 VKE find?
T263 VKE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside rear brake lever not releasing correctly; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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