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Volkswagen Bora

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T379 ACUMOT history

T379 ACU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2023
Mileage
90,786 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T379 ACU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T379 ACU was last recorded at 90,786 miles on 20 Jul 2023, 5,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,667 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,119 miles
Average per year
1,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,786 miles
  • 2022 – 85,667 miles
  • 2021 – 81,722 miles
  • 2020 – 74,174 miles
  • 2019 – 73,680 miles
  • 2018 – 73,355 miles
  • 2017 – 72,817 miles
  • 2016 – 72,209 miles
  • 2015 – 71,540 miles
  • 2014 – 70,488 miles
  • 2013 – 69,728 miles
  • 2012 – 68,629 miles
  • 2011 – 67,441 miles
  • 2010 – 66,462 miles
  • 2009 – 65,343 miles
  • 2008 – 63,087 miles
  • 2007 – 60,992 miles
  • 2006 – 58,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,786 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured droplink (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail90,786 miles (+5,119)2 dangerous8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    399770486630
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured droplink (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,667 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,667 miles
    Test number
    205967745612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail85,666 miles (+3,944)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    882245103324
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass81,722 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    137280432952
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded not but excessive

  5. Fail81,722 miles (+7,548)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    828009221790
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded not but excessive

  6. Pass74,174 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,174 miles
    Test number
    424865730627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,680 miles (+325)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    187371539163
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    348297822450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,355 miles (+538)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    784860668919
    • MajorElectrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit bare wires exposed on steering column due to missing stalk (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working control stalk missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFerules corroded front and rear

  10. Pass72,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    737486667392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire insecure & likely to catch on inside of wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

  11. Fail72,817 miles (+608)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    629785455036
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire insecure & likely to catch on inside of wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

  12. Pass72,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,209 miles
    Test number
    688464954097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail72,209 miles (+669)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,209 miles
    Test number
    805514753321
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass71,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    497563865191
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail71,540 miles (+1,052)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    375602065169
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass70,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    365824964157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,488 miles (+760)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    717473564105
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/f (inner) sidewall poor condition no cords showing
    • NoteO/s/f(inner) sidewall poor condition no cords showing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre siewall cut +poor condition no cords showing

  18. Pass69,728 miles (+1,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    258535873116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass68,629 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    818790382136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,441 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    676095761164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,462 miles6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    241282260452
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine has poor running issues
    • NoteFault with temperature gauge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear tyres sidewalls very slightly deteriorated
    • NoteVehicle only just passed emissions on 2nd fast idle test

  22. Fail66,462 miles (+1,119)1 dangerous6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    900801560168
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine has poor running issues
    • NoteFault with temperature gauge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear tyres sidewalls very slightly deteriorated
    • NoteVehicle only just passed emissions on 2nd fast idle test

  23. Pass65,343 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    602169469184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNumber plate backings coming away
    • NoteRear axle bushes poor

  24. Fail65,343 miles (+2,256)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    824129069173
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNumber plate backings coming away
    • NoteRear axle bushes poor

  25. Pass63,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,087 miles
    Test number
    372501978183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,087 miles (+2,095)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,087 miles
    Test number
    523001078169
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNumber plate backings starting to come away
    • NoteRear axle bushes perrishing

  27. Pass60,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    972951177181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,992 miles (+2,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    543451377139
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  29. Pass58,526 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,526 miles
    Test number
    374044976125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear tyres perrishing
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T379 ACU

Does T379 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T379 ACU expired on 3 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T379 ACU?
The MOT on T379 ACU expired on 3 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T379 ACU done?
T379 ACU was recorded at 90,786 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2023, an average of 1,890 miles a year.
Has T379 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T379 ACU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T379 ACU 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 T379 ACU find?
T379 ACU failed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 10 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured droplink; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel, and 17 more.

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