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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T293 VKEMOT history

T293 VKE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 194,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
194,457 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T293 VKE
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
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T293 VKE was last recorded at 194,457 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,457 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,457 miles
  • 2025 – 193,989 miles
  • 2024 – 190,568 miles
  • 2022 – 187,511 miles
  • 2019 – 182,918 miles
  • 2018 – 174,492 miles
  • 2017 – 165,029 miles
  • 2016 – 151,708 miles
  • 2015 – 139,351 miles
  • 2014 – 133,233 miles
  • 2013 – 126,600 miles
  • 2012 – 119,455 miles
  • 2011 – 113,488 miles
  • 2010 – 106,932 miles
  • 2009 – 99,658 miles
  • 2008 – 92,188 miles
  • 2007 – 84,265 miles
  • 2006 – 72,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,457 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    194,457 miles
    Test number
    144196517329
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail194,457 miles (+468)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,457 miles
    Test number
    606344544194
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass193,989 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    193,989 miles
    Test number
    925375910548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail193,984 miles (+3,416)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,984 miles
    Test number
    957163785623
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass190,568 miles (+3,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    190,568 miles
    Test number
    519645757865
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass187,511 miles (+11)3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    187,511 miles
    Test number
    939210747055
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail187,500 miles (+4,582)5 major3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,500 miles
    Test number
    215162861752
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass182,918 miles (+8,426)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,918 miles
    Test number
    702535372448
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass174,492 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    174,492 miles
    Test number
    916399388527
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail174,492 miles (+9,463)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,492 miles
    Test number
    354125635943
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass165,029 miles (+13,321)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    165,029 miles
    Test number
    920817445389
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) requires replacement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass151,708 miles (+12,357)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    151,708 miles
    Test number
    790518028440
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on outer edges

  13. Pass139,351 miles (+6,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    139,351 miles
    Test number
    857912985105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass133,233 miles (+6,633)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,233 miles
    Test number
    138844574103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass126,600 miles (+7,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,600 miles
    Test number
    846675473114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass119,455 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,455 miles
    Test number
    477414282111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,488 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    113,488 miles
    Test number
    355458081104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    106,932 miles
    Test number
    272110160183
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail106,932 miles (+7,274)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,932 miles
    Test number
    392310960144
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass99,658 miles (+7,470)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    541718769185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail n/s/f tyre.

  21. Pass92,188 miles (+7,923)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    222922778137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,265 miles (+11,655)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,265 miles
    Test number
    134807887110
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteWetness around rear calipers appears to have been lubricated in the past

  23. Pass72,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,610 miles
    Test number
    294738586446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T293 VKE

Does T293 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T293 VKE is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T293 VKE?
The MOT on T293 VKE is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T293 VKE done?
T293 VKE was recorded at 194,457 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 6,023 miles a year.
Has T293 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T293 VKE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T293 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 T293 VKE find?
T293 VKE passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion.

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