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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T284 AWLMOT history

T284 AWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
100,268 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T284 AWL
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
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T284 AWL was last recorded at 100,268 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 2,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,961 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,307 miles
Average per year
3,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,268 miles
  • 2024 – 97,961 miles
  • 2023 – 95,815 miles
  • 2022 – 93,720 miles
  • 2021 – 91,453 miles
  • 2020 – 89,863 miles
  • 2019 – 88,435 miles
  • 2018 – 85,574 miles
  • 2017 – 82,119 miles
  • 2016 – 78,756 miles
  • 2015 – 76,185 miles
  • 2014 – 72,759 miles
  • 2013 – 69,820 miles
  • 2012 – 66,177 miles
  • 2010 – 58,618 miles
  • 2009 – 54,722 miles
  • 2008 – 51,122 miles
  • 2007 – 49,060 miles
  • 2006 – 42,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    307156774321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail100,265 miles (+2,304)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    276779844051
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass97,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,961 miles
    Test number
    379638401838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail97,960 miles (+2,145)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,960 miles
    Test number
    904203400077
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass95,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    250104558743
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail95,814 miles (+2,094)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,814 miles
    Test number
    178976712509
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass93,720 miles (+2,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    556004139533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass91,453 miles (+1,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    853167507167
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass89,863 miles (+1,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    959902710998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,435 miles (+2,861)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,435 miles
    Test number
    246864608716
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass85,574 miles (+3,455)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    181229816369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has very slight play when unladen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass82,119 miles (+3,363)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    946876921972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perrish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perrish
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass78,756 miles (+2,571)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,756 miles
    Test number
    466120436646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner steering rack has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass76,185 miles (+3,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,185 miles
    Test number
    296603175821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass72,759 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    497456274220
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail72,759 miles (+2,939)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    388086674479
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass69,820 miles (+3,643)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,820 miles
    Test number
    835866673200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSmall bind n/s/rear

  18. Pass66,177 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    185255472221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteDent in nearside front wheel rim

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    269750591299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,618 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    303099570446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,722 miles (+3,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,722 miles
    Test number
    934440589282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass51,122 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    663645998262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear beam bushes poor

  23. Pass51,120 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,120 miles
    Test number
    312863088212
    • NoteRear beam bushes poor

  24. Fail51,119 miles (+2,059)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    443931688259
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteRear beam bushes poor

  25. Pass49,060 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,060 miles
    Test number
    123581677158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,532 miles
    Test number
    253261486139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T284 AWL

Does T284 AWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T284 AWL is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T284 AWL?
The MOT on T284 AWL is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T284 AWL done?
T284 AWL was recorded at 100,268 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 3,002 miles a year.
Has T284 AWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T284 AWL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T284 AWL 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 T284 AWL find?
T284 AWL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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