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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T6 DTLMOT history

T6 DTL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 236,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
236,826 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 DTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 DTL was last recorded at 236,826 miles on 21 Jun 2026, 7,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,467 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,359 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,826 miles
  • 2025 – 229,467 miles
  • 2024 – 221,335 miles
  • 2022 – 212,707 miles
  • 2021 – 206,211 miles
  • 2020 – 199,228 miles
  • 2019 – 192,943 miles
  • 2018 – 187,685 miles
  • 2017 – 180,800 miles
  • 2016 – 174,275 miles
  • 2015 – 167,832 miles
  • 2014 – 161,199 miles
  • 2013 – 153,319 miles
  • 2012 – 145,012 miles
  • 2011 – 140,934 miles
  • 2010 – 135,094 miles
  • 2009 – 126,246 miles
  • 2008 – 114,888 miles
  • 2007 – 106,608 miles
  • 2006 – 98,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,826 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front track rod end double nutted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass236,826 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    236,826 miles
    Test number
    882806392231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass229,467 miles (+8,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    229,467 miles
    Test number
    876818378978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass221,335 miles (+8,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    221,335 miles
    Test number
    991804136599
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass212,707 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    212,707 miles
    Test number
    285035249404
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs/pads becoming corroded/worn
  5. Fail212,707 miles (+6,496)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,707 miles
    Test number
    326708526878
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs/pads becoming corroded/worn
  6. Pass206,211 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    206,211 miles
    Test number
    299164106899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,228 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,228 miles
    Test number
    703689112977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass192,943 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    192,943 miles
    Test number
    616933511407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass187,685 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    187,685 miles
    Test number
    262095056289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end double nutted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail187,680 miles (+6,880)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,680 miles
    Test number
    844101190707
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end double nutted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass180,800 miles (+6,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    180,800 miles
    Test number
    155921540613
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass174,275 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    174,275 miles
    Test number
    465599487005
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail174,205 miles (+6,373)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,205 miles
    Test number
    101454380897
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass167,832 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    167,832 miles
    Test number
    557521390221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail167,798 miles (+6,599)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,798 miles
    Test number
    951102195739
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe after cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail161,199 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,199 miles
    Test number
    589349474265
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre ex mount broken
  17. Pass161,199 miles (+7,880)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    161,199 miles
    Test number
    895589374219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre ex mount broken
  18. Pass153,319 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    153,319 miles
    Test number
    217432653294
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  19. Fail153,233 miles (+8,221)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,233 miles
    Test number
    388080653256
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  20. Pass145,012 miles (+4,078)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    145,012 miles
    Test number
    246461552263
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  21. Pass140,934 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    140,934 miles
    Test number
    339384861252
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm
  22. Fail140,929 miles (+5,835)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    526893661237
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm
  23. Pass135,094 miles (+8,848)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    135,094 miles
    Test number
    271846750253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm
  24. Pass126,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    126,246 miles
    Test number
    342597259468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail126,246 miles (+11,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,246 miles
    Test number
    894243859255
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass114,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    114,888 miles
    Test number
    603170248230
    • NoteHeadlamp output low
  27. Fail114,888 miles (+8,280)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,888 miles
    Test number
    342520948494
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp output low
  28. Pass106,608 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    106,608 miles
    Test number
    893787057215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail98,375 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,375 miles
    Test number
    292773646284
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  30. Pass98,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    98,375 miles
    Test number
    812693546239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 DTL

Does T6 DTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 DTL is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 DTL?
The MOT on T6 DTL is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 DTL done?
T6 DTL was recorded at 236,826 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2026, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has T6 DTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 DTL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T6 DTL 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 T6 DTL find?
T6 DTL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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