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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 CDMMOT history

T500 CDM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 15 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 206,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
206,975 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 CDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 CDM was last recorded at 206,975 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 8,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,797 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,178 miles
Average per year
9,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,975 miles
  • 2025 – 198,797 miles
  • 2024 – 193,488 miles
  • 2023 – 187,584 miles
  • 2022 – 181,527 miles
  • 2020 – 165,609 miles
  • 2019 – 140,400 miles
  • 2018 – 124,534 miles
  • 2017 – 110,806 miles
  • 2016 – 96,589 miles
  • 2015 – 81,101 miles
  • 2014 – 65,065 miles
  • 2013 – 52,355 miles
  • 2012 – 48,042 miles
  • 2011 – 42,830 miles
  • 2010 – 38,312 miles
  • 2009 – 32,198 miles
  • 2008 – 26,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,975 miles (+8,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    206,975 miles
    Test number
    829443572857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass198,797 miles (+5,309)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    198,797 miles
    Test number
    763655594604
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass193,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    193,488 miles
    Test number
    855801087707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail193,488 miles (+5,904)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,488 miles
    Test number
    531113116804
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass187,584 miles (+6,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    187,584 miles
    Test number
    865601634179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass181,527 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,527 miles
    Test number
    766740925413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail181,520 miles (+15,911)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,520 miles
    Test number
    495071415222
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass165,609 miles (+17,588)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    165,609 miles
    Test number
    264929722953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,021 miles (+7,621)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,021 miles
    Test number
    761355818178
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
  10. Pass140,400 miles (+15,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,400 miles
    Test number
    537428648643
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is corroded
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  11. Pass124,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,534 miles
    Test number
    826343561316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,534 miles (+13,728)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,534 miles
    Test number
    866860500003
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light dim
  13. Pass110,806 miles (+14,217)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,806 miles
    Test number
    779988249728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,589 miles (+15,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    437144110247
    • 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)
  15. Pass81,101 miles (+16,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    688758455059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,065 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    268409264032
    • NoteFront inner discs corroding
  17. Fail65,065 miles (+12,710)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    535509464016
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront inner discs corroding
  18. Pass52,355 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,355 miles
    Test number
    245728253093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,042 miles (+5,212)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,042 miles
    Test number
    709085462063
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  20. Pass42,830 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    117763861060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,312 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,312 miles
    Test number
    133174270433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,198 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,198 miles
    Test number
    143001269460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    742674178006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 CDM

Does T500 CDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 CDM is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 CDM?
The MOT on T500 CDM is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 CDM done?
T500 CDM was recorded at 206,975 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 9,999 miles a year.
Has T500 CDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 CDM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 CDM 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 T500 CDM find?
T500 CDM passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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