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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T868 LKMMOT history

T868 LKM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
144,692 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T868 LKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T868 LKM was last recorded at 144,692 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 19,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,607 miles · 7 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
19,085 miles
Average per year
4,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,692 miles
  • 2021 – 125,607 miles
  • 2017 – 124,050 miles
  • 2016 – 117,944 miles
  • 2015 – 115,779 miles
  • 2014 – 113,497 miles
  • 2013 – 110,809 miles
  • 2012 – 107,334 miles
  • 2011 – 102,777 miles
  • 2010 – 97,895 miles
  • 2009 – 92,451 miles
  • 2008 – 83,966 miles
  • 2007 – 73,936 miles
  • 2006 – 69,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,692 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,692 miles (+19,085)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,692 miles
    Test number
    846409765298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,607 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,607 miles
    Test number
    799905489846
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

  3. Pass124,050 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,050 miles
    Test number
    458996412392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    134646643577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,944 miles (+2,165)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    198701916561
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp poor pattern.

  6. Pass115,779 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    945194007106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Fail115,773 miles (+2,276)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,773 miles
    Test number
    298503459016
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass113,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,497 miles
    Test number
    476457384282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail113,497 miles (+2,688)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,497 miles
    Test number
    197217784219
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass110,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    416599673198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail110,809 miles (+3,475)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    307388773143
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass107,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,334 miles
    Test number
    635230352133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail107,334 miles (+4,557)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,334 miles
    Test number
    226600352404
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass102,777 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,777 miles
    Test number
    256897031144
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner faces.
    • NoteO/s handbrake reading slightly down.

  15. Fail102,777 miles (+4,882)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,777 miles
    Test number
    225137531469
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner faces.
    • NoteO/s handbrake reading slightly down.

  16. Pass97,895 miles (+5,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,895 miles
    Test number
    631357540112
    • NoteLarge amount of hand brake travel

  17. Pass92,451 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,451 miles
    Test number
    204435759443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,281 miles (+8,315)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    180390049123
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureBrake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  19. Pass83,966 miles (+10,030)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,966 miles
    Test number
    761107238171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,936 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    141785347118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    261453546413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T868 LKM

Does T868 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T868 LKM expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T868 LKM?
The MOT on T868 LKM expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T868 LKM done?
T868 LKM was recorded at 144,692 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
Has T868 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T868 LKM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on T868 LKM 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 T868 LKM find?
T868 LKM passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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