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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

T486 AJOMOT history

T486 AJO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2024
Mileage
115,360 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T486 AJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T486 AJO was last recorded at 115,360 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,351 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,360 miles
  • 2021 – 114,439 miles
  • 2020 – 113,445 miles
  • 2019 – 109,019 miles
  • 2018 – 106,055 miles
  • 2017 – 103,920 miles
  • 2016 – 100,406 miles
  • 2015 – 97,625 miles
  • 2014 – 94,065 miles
  • 2013 – 87,969 miles
  • 2012 – 84,566 miles
  • 2011 – 82,409 miles
  • 2010 – 78,865 miles
  • 2009 – 78,028 miles
  • 2008 – 74,637 miles
  • 2007 – 71,464 miles
  • 2006 – 67,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,360 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,360 miles
    Test number
    741731426128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  2. Fail115,351 miles (+912)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,351 miles
    Test number
    596440024358
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  3. Pass114,439 miles (+994)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,439 miles
    Test number
    133501201800
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves slight cracking
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor

  4. Pass113,445 miles (+4,426)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,445 miles
    Test number
    329955556915
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMovement in both front suspension upper mountings

  5. Pass109,019 miles (+2,964)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,019 miles
    Test number
    988643442257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves perished

  6. Pass106,055 miles (+2,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,055 miles
    Test number
    993269907639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    451275352132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOff side inner driveshaft boot clip missing
    • AdvisorySlight wheel bearing noise from off side front

  8. Fail103,920 miles (+3,514)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    655234963191
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOff side inner driveshaft boot clip missing
    • AdvisorySlight wheel bearing noise from off side front

  9. Pass100,406 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    354642448163
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail100,406 miles (+2,781)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    788073760161
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass97,625 miles (+3,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,625 miles
    Test number
    829228125104
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass94,065 miles (+6,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    178179134171
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail87,969 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    888290533174
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight misting of oil from power steering pipe

  14. Pass87,969 miles (+3,403)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    916980733123
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight misting of oil from power steering pipe

  15. Pass84,566 miles (+2,157)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    755964002174
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside surfaces
    • NoteFront number plate slightly stained

  16. Pass82,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,409 miles
    Test number
    335800111138
    • NoteFront number plate slightly stained

  17. Fail82,409 miles (+3,544)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,409 miles
    Test number
    919020411168
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly stained

  18. Pass78,865 miles (+837)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    393158690084
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty on edges.
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition.

  19. Pass78,028 miles (+3,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,028 miles
    Test number
    672994119163
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate.

  20. Pass74,637 miles (+3,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,637 miles
    Test number
    700707108107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,464 miles (+3,704)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    420043817115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass67,760 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    732254516117
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteRear number plate heavley seperated. (still readable)

Questions about T486 AJO

Does T486 AJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T486 AJO expired on 9 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T486 AJO?
The MOT on T486 AJO expired on 9 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T486 AJO done?
T486 AJO was recorded at 115,360 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 2,713 miles a year.
Has T486 AJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T486 AJO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T486 AJO 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 T486 AJO find?
T486 AJO passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear valve stem slightly damaged; offside front valve stem slightly damaged, and 6 more.

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