Volkswagen Bora
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc
T4 LAFMOT history
T4 LAF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 70,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 70,729 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,442 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 LAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 LAF was last recorded at 70,729 miles on 21 May 2026, 875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Jun 2018: 62,355 miles, lower than 62,439 miles on 22 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 69,854 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 875 miles
- Average per year
- 2,442 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,729 miles
- 2025 – 69,854 miles
- 2024 – 69,134 miles
- 2023 – 68,264 miles
- 2022 – 67,317 miles
- 2021 – 66,455 miles
- 2020 – 65,212 miles
- 2019 – 64,002 miles
- 2018 – 62,355 miles
- 2017 – 60,886 miles
- 2016 – 58,175 miles
- 2015 – 56,576 miles
- 2014 – 52,925 miles
- 2013 – 50,489 miles
- 2012 – 48,156 miles
- 2011 – 44,694 miles
- 2010 – 41,504 miles
- 2009 – 35,428 miles
- 2008 – 31,748 miles
- 2007 – 28,645 miles
- 2006 – 21,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,729 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,729 miles (+875)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 70,729 miles
- Test number
- 344701747766
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,854 miles (+720)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2026
- Odometer
- 69,854 miles
- Test number
- 352261113943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,134 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 69,134 miles
- Test number
- 676172663640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail69,132 miles (+868)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,132 miles
- Test number
- 828241472853
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed CO content of 1.273 (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,264 miles (+947)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 68,264 miles
- Test number
- 903018089211
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on reg before july 2003
Pass67,317 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 67,317 miles
- Test number
- 922676844501
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail67,317 miles (+862)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,317 miles
- Test number
- 352354184421
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,455 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 66,455 miles
- Test number
- 194699736334
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail66,455 miles (+1,243)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,455 miles
- Test number
- 444722239120
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,212 miles (+1,210)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 65,212 miles
- Test number
- 183050008027
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,002 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2020
- Odometer
- 64,002 miles
- Test number
- 840960462409
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail64,000 miles (+1,645)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,000 miles
- Test number
- 680333226067
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,355 miles (-84)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 62,355 miles
- Test number
- 138050976757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,439 miles (+1,553)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,439 miles
- Test number
- 364078180612
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass60,886 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 60,886 miles
- Test number
- 292870883793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,807 miles (+2,632)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,807 miles
- Test number
- 814686499252
- FailureEmissions not tested co 96 hc 847 (7.3.A.1)
Pass58,175 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 58,175 miles
- Test number
- 811063962891
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail58,175 miles (+1,599)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,175 miles
- Test number
- 130618365434
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass56,576 miles (+3,651)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 56,576 miles
- Test number
- 515263745172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,925 miles (+2,436)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,925 miles
- Test number
- 759012234128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,489 miles (+2,333)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 50,489 miles
- Test number
- 266871053444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,156 miles (+3,462)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 48,156 miles
- Test number
- 555510952142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,694 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 44,694 miles
- Test number
- 136216041118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,684 miles (+3,180)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,684 miles
- Test number
- 926275541168
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,504 miles (+6,076)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2011
- Odometer
- 41,504 miles
- Test number
- 940308040132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,428 miles (+3,680)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,428 miles
- Test number
- 470712939156
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated
Pass31,748 miles (+3,103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,748 miles
- Test number
- 930501648149
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass28,645 miles (+6,734)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 28,645 miles
- Test number
- 433734847133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 21,911 miles
- Test number
- 401005746179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T4 LAF
- Does T4 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 LAF is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T4 LAF?
- The MOT on T4 LAF is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 LAF done?
- T4 LAF was recorded at 70,729 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,442 miles a year.
- Has T4 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 LAF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T4 LAF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T4 LAF find?
- T4 LAF passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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