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Volkswagen Bora

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T26 ARBMOT history

T26 ARB is a red diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,071 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 ARB was last recorded at 90,071 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,090 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,981 miles
Average per year
3,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,071 miles
  • 2024 – 88,090 miles
  • 2023 – 85,641 miles
  • 2022 – 83,685 miles
  • 2021 – 81,164 miles
  • 2020 – 78,960 miles
  • 2019 – 76,883 miles
  • 2018 – 74,615 miles
  • 2017 – 73,018 miles
  • 2016 – 70,886 miles
  • 2015 – 68,277 miles
  • 2014 – 65,499 miles
  • 2013 – 62,846 miles
  • 2012 – 60,232 miles
  • 2011 – 56,900 miles
  • 2010 – 53,704 miles
  • 2009 – 50,734 miles
  • 2008 – 45,411 miles
  • 2007 – 37,567 miles
  • 2006 – 33,072 miles
  • 2005 – 27,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,071 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,071 miles (+1,981)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    559706868275
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass88,090 miles (+2,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    632944681061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering rack has slight play

  3. Pass85,641 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    658540621225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,685 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,685 miles
    Test number
    594246419565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,164 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,164 miles
    Test number
    428984490099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,960 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    918105815088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,883 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    319488452413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,615 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    259714177647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,018 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,018 miles
    Test number
    400445248551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,886 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    459223378685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,277 miles (+2,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,277 miles
    Test number
    125489524901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass65,499 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,499 miles
    Test number
    556064304388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,846 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,846 miles
    Test number
    185432733307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,232 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,232 miles
    Test number
    655652732373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,900 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    418318601473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,704 miles
    Test number
    383637900342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,704 miles (+2,970)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,704 miles
    Test number
    651987400327
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass50,734 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,734 miles
    Test number
    524867819321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,411 miles (+7,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,411 miles
    Test number
    702915718316
    • NoteBoth front tyre on 2mm on outer edges.

  20. Pass37,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,567 miles
    Test number
    324381817346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail37,567 miles (+4,495)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,567 miles
    Test number
    783571217379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,072 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    254159216366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,161 miles
    Test number
    914278225396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 ARB

Does T26 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 ARB is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 ARB?
The MOT on T26 ARB is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 ARB done?
T26 ARB was recorded at 90,071 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,154 miles a year.
Has T26 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 ARB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on T26 ARB 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 T26 ARB find?
T26 ARB passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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