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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T655 ABLMOT history

T655 ABL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
49,808 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T655 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T655 ABL was last recorded at 49,808 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 2,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,230 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,578 miles
Average per year
1,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,808 miles
  • 2023 – 47,230 miles
  • 2022 – 46,853 miles
  • 2021 – 45,281 miles
  • 2020 – 44,243 miles
  • 2019 – 43,599 miles
  • 2018 – 42,756 miles
  • 2017 – 41,554 miles
  • 2016 – 40,001 miles
  • 2015 – 38,863 miles
  • 2014 – 37,651 miles
  • 2013 – 36,614 miles
  • 2012 – 35,266 miles
  • 2011 – 34,289 miles
  • 2010 – 33,114 miles
  • 2009 – 31,907 miles
  • 2008 – 31,016 miles
  • 2007 – 29,336 miles
  • 2006 – 27,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,808 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,808 miles (+2,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,808 miles
    Test number
    455381502254
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass47,230 miles (+377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    47,230 miles
    Test number
    871405135763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,853 miles (+1,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,853 miles
    Test number
    460642424460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,281 miles (+1,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    597208856798
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded

  5. Pass44,243 miles (+644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    683199767356
    • AdvisorySlight play from nearside suspension/trackrod end

  6. Pass43,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,599 miles
    Test number
    797612001869
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  7. Fail43,599 miles (+843)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,599 miles
    Test number
    536859165198
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  8. Pass42,756 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    725312948883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,554 miles (+1,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    467661070944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass40,001 miles (+1,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    438456122003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass38,863 miles (+1,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,863 miles
    Test number
    386921415191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass37,651 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,651 miles
    Test number
    645823714123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass36,614 miles (+1,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,614 miles
    Test number
    219714413145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass35,266 miles (+977)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,266 miles
    Test number
    378379802148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass34,289 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,289 miles
    Test number
    196349501189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,114 miles
    Test number
    261413000133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,110 miles (+1,203)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,110 miles
    Test number
    150373900178
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,907 miles (+891)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,907 miles
    Test number
    113035609105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear axle beam bushes perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  19. Pass31,016 miles (+1,680)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,016 miles
    Test number
    583499818184
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on the inside.
    • NoteSlight play in steering.

  20. Pass29,336 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,336 miles
    Test number
    523301117113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,350 miles
    Test number
    291556516109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T655 ABL

Does T655 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T655 ABL expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T655 ABL?
The MOT on T655 ABL expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T655 ABL done?
T655 ABL was recorded at 49,808 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 1,249 miles a year.
Has T655 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T655 ABL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T655 ABL 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 T655 ABL find?
T655 ABL passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; corrosion to rear suspension components; offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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