Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T595 MBDMOT history

T595 MBD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,403 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,941 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T595 MBD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T595 MBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T595 MBD was last recorded at 159,403 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,356 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
3,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,403 miles
  • 2025 – 155,999 miles
  • 2024 – 152,690 miles
  • 2023 – 149,326 miles
  • 2022 – 146,010 miles
  • 2021 – 142,459 miles
  • 2020 – 138,281 miles
  • 2019 – 134,793 miles
  • 2018 – 129,952 miles
  • 2017 – 125,739 miles
  • 2016 – 120,813 miles
  • 2015 – 116,123 miles
  • 2014 – 110,601 miles
  • 2013 – 104,865 miles
  • 2012 – 102,026 miles
  • 2011 – 99,859 miles
  • 2010 – 96,571 miles
  • 2009 – 92,798 miles
  • 2008 – 88,108 miles
  • 2007 – 84,594 miles
  • 2006 – 79,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,403 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,403 miles (+47)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,403 miles
    Test number
    722862496260
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail159,356 miles (+3,357)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,356 miles
    Test number
    364586271655
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass155,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,999 miles
    Test number
    178039722762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing silght corrosion

  4. Fail155,999 miles (+3,309)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,999 miles
    Test number
    196579929476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing silght corrosion

  5. Pass152,690 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,690 miles
    Test number
    941461354997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail152,690 miles (+3,364)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,690 miles
    Test number
    926543891469
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,326 miles (+3,316)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,326 miles
    Test number
    417745567189
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass146,010 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,010 miles
    Test number
    216374229112
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail146,010 miles (+3,551)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,010 miles
    Test number
    710315127416
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass142,459 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,459 miles
    Test number
    712981641412
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail142,459 miles (+4,178)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,459 miles
    Test number
    623411747131
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass138,281 miles (+3,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,281 miles
    Test number
    408877492043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in side edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass134,793 miles (+4,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,793 miles
    Test number
    563329644059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass129,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,952 miles
    Test number
    302484587245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,952 miles (+4,213)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,952 miles
    Test number
    874385332641
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass125,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,739 miles
    Test number
    705949816719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (on limit) (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail125,739 miles (+4,926)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,739 miles
    Test number
    778611230865
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (on limit) (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass120,813 miles (+4,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,813 miles
    Test number
    594246890982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass116,123 miles (+5,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,123 miles
    Test number
    315393205203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass110,601 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    385779004236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,865 miles (+2,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,865 miles
    Test number
    716381913223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass102,026 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,026 miles
    Test number
    119086492187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,859 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,859 miles
    Test number
    235588901287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail99,859 miles (+3,288)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,859 miles
    Test number
    756137801233
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass96,571 miles (+3,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,571 miles
    Test number
    883409500270
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

  26. Pass92,798 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,798 miles
    Test number
    953017179163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,108 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,108 miles
    Test number
    664188358188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,594 miles (+5,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,594 miles
    Test number
    264704147416
    • 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)

  29. Pass79,454 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    941656946165
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about T595 MBD

Does T595 MBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T595 MBD is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T595 MBD?
The MOT on T595 MBD is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T595 MBD done?
T595 MBD was recorded at 159,403 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,941 miles a year.
Has T595 MBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T595 MBD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T595 MBD 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 T595 MBD find?
T595 MBD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Related registrations

Browse all T595 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.