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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T673 SOOMOT history

T673 SOO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 103,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,278 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T673 SOO
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
20 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T673 SOO was last recorded at 103,278 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,749 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
529 miles
Average per year
3,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,278 miles
  • 2025 – 102,749 miles
  • 2024 – 102,326 miles
  • 2022 – 102,149 miles
  • 2021 – 101,636 miles
  • 2019 – 101,462 miles
  • 2018 – 101,219 miles
  • 2016 – 94,423 miles
  • 2015 – 88,892 miles
  • 2014 – 81,547 miles
  • 2013 – 76,516 miles
  • 2012 – 72,812 miles
  • 2011 – 68,723 miles
  • 2010 – 62,780 miles
  • 2009 – 52,307 miles
  • 2008 – 42,126 miles
  • 2007 – 35,039 miles
  • 2006 – 28,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,278 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,278 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,278 miles
    Test number
    754227343445
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,278 miles (+529)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,278 miles
    Test number
    211761931650
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,749 miles
    Test number
    842650263433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,749 miles (+423)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,749 miles
    Test number
    351776161249
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass102,326 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,326 miles
    Test number
    320926508041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,149 miles
    Test number
    603445176008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,149 miles (+513)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,149 miles
    Test number
    902810955920
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass101,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    758692161760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,636 miles (+174)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,636 miles
    Test number
    308886467646
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  10. Pass101,462 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,462 miles
    Test number
    180162159715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,219 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,219 miles
    Test number
    425505251951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,214 miles (+19)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    297861583863
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail101,195 miles (+6,772)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,195 miles
    Test number
    447198418992
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust cat rear joint rusted though
    • AdvisoryFront wipers have split ends
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r door don't open from the inside
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front anti-roll bar end links
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s steering rack end
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern on both headlights

  14. Pass94,423 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    838978631823
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail94,373 miles (+5,481)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,373 miles
    Test number
    319077231290
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,892 miles (+7,345)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    929334559940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass81,547 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    298720544212
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre

  18. Fail81,547 miles (+5,031)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    328830244411
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre

  19. Pass76,516 miles (+3,704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    656515823247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass72,812 miles (+34)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,812 miles
    Test number
    645574742222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail72,778 miles (+4,055)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,778 miles
    Test number
    359247322447
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass68,723 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,723 miles
    Test number
    485950031212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    164823590103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail62,780 miles (+10,473)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    233463490411
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass52,307 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,307 miles
    Test number
    904448189102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail52,307 miles (+10,181)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,307 miles
    Test number
    310377789160
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass42,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    732201208201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,126 miles (+7,087)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    794221108213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Fail35,039 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,039 miles
    Test number
    592430907263
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  30. Pass35,039 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,039 miles
    Test number
    803500407216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,797 miles
    Test number
    223791906232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T673 SOO

Does T673 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T673 SOO is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T673 SOO?
The MOT on T673 SOO is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T673 SOO done?
T673 SOO was recorded at 103,278 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 3,801 miles a year.
Has T673 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T673 SOO has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T673 SOO 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 T673 SOO find?
T673 SOO passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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