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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T544 OBDMOT history

T544 OBD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,087 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T544 OBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T544 OBD was last recorded at 149,087 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2007: 79,628 miles, lower than 79,652 miles on 8 Oct 2007.
  • 2 Mar 2012: 102,669 miles, lower than 977,735 miles on 3 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,902 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,185 miles
Average per year
3,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,087 miles
  • 2025 – 141,902 miles
  • 2024 – 139,915 miles
  • 2023 – 138,127 miles
  • 2021 – 133,402 miles
  • 2020 – 132,203 miles
  • 2019 – 129,814 miles
  • 2018 – 126,163 miles
  • 2017 – 121,782 miles
  • 2016 – 117,778 miles
  • 2015 – 114,581 miles
  • 2014 – 111,144 miles
  • 2013 – 107,309 miles
  • 2012 – 102,670 miles
  • 2011 – 977,735 miles
  • 2010 – 90,266 miles
  • 2008 – 84,494 miles
  • 2007 – 79,628 miles
  • 2006 – 73,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,087 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,087 miles (+7,185)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,087 miles
    Test number
    923348180095
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass141,902 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,902 miles
    Test number
    912307677440
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,889 miles (+1,974)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,889 miles
    Test number
    649237343498
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to read emissions from tail pipe due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,915 miles (+1,788)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,915 miles
    Test number
    349088067197
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold and back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass138,127 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,127 miles
    Test number
    247804699500
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail138,121 miles (+4,719)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,121 miles
    Test number
    786864348439
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass133,402 miles (+1,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,402 miles
    Test number
    292177235217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass132,203 miles (+2,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,203 miles
    Test number
    312708862799
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass129,814 miles (+3,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,814 miles
    Test number
    519457154104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass126,163 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,163 miles
    Test number
    953146809720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,782 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,782 miles
    Test number
    934367507655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,778 miles (+3,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,778 miles
    Test number
    497201568824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass114,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,581 miles
    Test number
    647043565020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,581 miles (+3,437)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,581 miles
    Test number
    806422765097
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass111,144 miles (+3,835)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,144 miles
    Test number
    478977354011
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail107,309 miles2 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,309 miles
    Test number
    629344663049
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear axle bush deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear axle bush deteriorated

  17. Pass107,309 miles (+4,639)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,309 miles
    Test number
    898224063006
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear axle bush deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear axle bush deteriorated

  18. Pass102,670 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,670 miles
    Test number
    456076562027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,669 miles (-875,066)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,669 miles
    Test number
    317002262049
    • 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)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass977,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    977,735 miles
    Test number
    778902061073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,735 miles (+7,469)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,735 miles
    Test number
    169692961463
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass90,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,266 miles
    Test number
    754331860058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,266 miles (+5,772)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,266 miles
    Test number
    102970760437
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass84,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,494 miles
    Test number
    313523588448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,494 miles (+4,866)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,494 miles
    Test number
    173512788219
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass79,628 miles (-24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    952692487217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail79,652 miles (+5,994)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    652471487231
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  28. Pass73,658 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    131542186265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail73,627 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    814279276260
    • 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)
    • FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Questions about T544 OBD

Does T544 OBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T544 OBD is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T544 OBD?
The MOT on T544 OBD is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T544 OBD done?
T544 OBD was recorded at 149,087 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,884 miles a year.
Has T544 OBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T544 OBD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T544 OBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T544 OBD find?
T544 OBD passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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