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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T487 RPGMOT history

T487 RPG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2026
Mileage
91,843 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T487 RPG was last recorded at 91,843 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 8,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,714 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,129 miles
Average per year
2,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,843 miles
  • 2024 – 83,714 miles
  • 2023 – 74,956 miles
  • 2022 – 68,018 miles
  • 2020 – 67,564 miles
  • 2019 – 66,673 miles
  • 2018 – 65,995 miles
  • 2017 – 65,247 miles
  • 2016 – 64,229 miles
  • 2015 – 63,123 miles
  • 2014 – 60,757 miles
  • 2013 – 59,025 miles
  • 2012 – 57,814 miles
  • 2011 – 56,207 miles
  • 2010 – 54,494 miles
  • 2009 – 51,381 miles
  • 2008 – 45,489 miles
  • 2007 – 41,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge also (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge also (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,843 miles (+8,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    467401847616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge also (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass83,714 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,714 miles
    Test number
    577510461248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,956 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    801608652893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    643593676445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail68,018 miles (+454)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,018 miles
    Test number
    668432870053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,564 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,564 miles
    Test number
    233521030425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,554 miles (+881)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    680524942277
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass66,673 miles (+678)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    450012039220
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass65,995 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    386874953719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,247 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,247 miles
    Test number
    750987435402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,229 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,229 miles
    Test number
    110005291166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,123 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    287958595121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,757 miles (+1,732)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,757 miles
    Test number
    226477074418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass59,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    297098103485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail59,025 miles (+1,211)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    985378303145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass57,814 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    128568402125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteUnable to perform R.B,T,due to suspect gearbox problem

  17. Fail57,814 miles (+1,607)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    205768102184
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteUnable to perform R.B,T,due to suspect gearbox problem

  18. Pass56,207 miles (+1,713)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    915629101129
    • NoteWipers starting to split.

  19. Pass54,494 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    710842200158
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

  20. Fail54,494 miles (+255)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    801212800167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

  21. Fail54,239 miles (+2,858)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,239 miles
    Test number
    464014260083
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  22. Pass51,381 miles (+5,892)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,381 miles
    Test number
    510914469074
    • NoteFront number plate lightly damaged
    • NoteFront pads and discs wearing
    • NoteNail in off side rear tyre and perrishing

  23. Pass45,489 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    554394268006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    111763037418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,875 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    273191937060
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T487 RPG

Does T487 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T487 RPG expired on 1 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T487 RPG?
The MOT on T487 RPG expired on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T487 RPG done?
T487 RPG was recorded at 91,843 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 2,780 miles a year.
Has T487 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 RPG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T487 RPG 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 T487 RPG find?
T487 RPG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge also; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge also.

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