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Volkswagen Bora

Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T55 BSHMOT history

T55 BSH is a beige diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,593 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BSH was last recorded at 156,593 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,037 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
556 miles
Average per year
4,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,593 miles
  • 2024 – 156,037 miles
  • 2023 – 151,589 miles
  • 2022 – 141,484 miles
  • 2021 – 132,216 miles
  • 2020 – 125,926 miles
  • 2019 – 121,295 miles
  • 2018 – 117,928 miles
  • 2017 – 113,783 miles
  • 2016 – 109,008 miles
  • 2015 – 102,621 miles
  • 2014 – 94,094 miles
  • 2013 – 91,170 miles
  • 2012 – 86,830 miles
  • 2011 – 82,886 miles
  • 2010 – 78,170 miles
  • 2009 – 73,144 miles
  • 2008 – 69,721 miles
  • 2007 – 65,779 miles
  • 2006 – 60,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,593 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front and rear reg plates deteriorated but not likely to be mis-read

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play to rear bushes in both front suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,593 miles (+556)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,593 miles
    Test number
    536254912924
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass156,037 miles (+4,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,037 miles
    Test number
    335459498839
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,589 miles (+10,105)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,589 miles
    Test number
    353517514660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,484 miles (+9,268)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,484 miles
    Test number
    390922651713
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,216 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,216 miles
    Test number
    974465146215
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail132,216 miles (+6,290)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,216 miles
    Test number
    301730648433
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass125,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,926 miles
    Test number
    609199005087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail125,921 miles (+4,626)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,921 miles
    Test number
    464714720924
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,295 miles (+3,367)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,295 miles
    Test number
    628195484018
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass117,928 miles (+4,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    655267865389
    • AdvisoryFront Head lamp beam pattern and lenses starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount, slight play.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight binding.

  11. Pass113,783 miles (+4,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,783 miles
    Test number
    419680070467
    • AdvisoryBeam image faint from o/s headlamp
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body in areas
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryReg plates deteriorating but not likely to be mis-read
    • AdvisoryWear to outer edge of o/s/r tyre

  12. Pass109,008 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,008 miles
    Test number
    331781155006
    • AdvisoryFront and rear reg plates deteriorated but not likely to be mis-read
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay to rear bushes in both front suspension arms
    • AdvisoryWear/pitting to front brake discs

  13. Fail108,998 miles (+6,377)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,998 miles
    Test number
    721933468494
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Offside (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear reg plates deteriorated but not likely to be mis-read
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay to rear bushes in both front suspension arms
    • AdvisoryWear/pitting to front brake discs

  14. Pass102,621 miles (+8,527)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,621 miles
    Test number
    888393705252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,094 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,094 miles
    Test number
    746069284174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,170 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    335179493149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear brake pies swollen under protective coating

  17. Pass91,170 miles (+4,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    979129393158
    • NoteRear brake pies swollen under protective coating

  18. Pass86,830 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    668272202263
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRearbrake pipes blebbing up under paint

  19. Fail86,830 miles (+3,944)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    488462202295
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRearbrake pipes blebbing up under paint

  20. Pass82,886 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    128511001263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake pipes swelling under paint

  21. Fail82,886 miles (+4,716)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    176351901283
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake pipes swelling under paint

  22. Pass78,170 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,170 miles
    Test number
    433667490109
    • NoteGrease around n/s outer cv boot

  23. Fail78,170 miles (+5,026)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,170 miles
    Test number
    524976990128
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteGrease around n/s outer cv boot

  24. Pass73,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    514408589145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,144 miles (+3,423)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    183628889177
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  26. Fail69,721 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    222244188111
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass69,721 miles (+3,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    503174088138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass65,779 miles (+5,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,779 miles
    Test number
    433354207205
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass60,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,773 miles
    Test number
    704225306283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 BSH

Does T55 BSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BSH is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BSH?
The MOT on T55 BSH is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 BSH done?
T55 BSH was recorded at 156,593 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,908 miles a year.
Has T55 BSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BSH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 BSH 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 T55 BSH find?
T55 BSH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.

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