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Volkswagen Bora

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T86 DBWMOT history

T86 DBW is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
101,435 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T86 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T86 DBW was last recorded at 101,435 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2020: 95,660 miles, lower than 98,758 miles on 26 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,975 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
460 miles
Average per year
3,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,435 miles
  • 2021 – 99,774 miles
  • 2020 – 95,660 miles
  • 2019 – 96,291 miles
  • 2018 – 93,239 miles
  • 2017 – 89,492 miles
  • 2016 – 84,615 miles
  • 2015 – 80,451 miles
  • 2014 – 74,811 miles
  • 2013 – 70,387 miles
  • 2012 – 67,699 miles
  • 2011 – 64,971 miles
  • 2010 – 61,979 miles
  • 2009 – 59,492 miles
  • 2008 – 56,020 miles
  • 2007 – 52,885 miles
  • 2006 – 48,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    945070464911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,435 miles (+460)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    144234506306
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail100,975 miles (+1,201)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,975 miles
    Test number
    497138453132
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,774 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    306882460151
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail99,774 miles (+4,114)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    354050107359
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,660 miles (-3,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,660 miles
    Test number
    307426695569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,758 miles (+2,467)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,758 miles
    Test number
    961666128621
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,291 miles (+3,052)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,291 miles
    Test number
    444136652326
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass93,239 miles (+3,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,239 miles
    Test number
    615010329524
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass89,492 miles (+4,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,492 miles
    Test number
    175469302898
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass84,615 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,615 miles
    Test number
    569428484787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,451 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    615715005196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,811 miles (+4,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,811 miles
    Test number
    406842304135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,387 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,387 miles
    Test number
    905896703193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,699 miles (+2,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,699 miles
    Test number
    266687402179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail64,971 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,971 miles
    Test number
    156126501142
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass64,971 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,971 miles
    Test number
    649056701198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,979 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    693086200174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,492 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,492 miles
    Test number
    670100709134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,020 miles (+3,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,020 miles
    Test number
    762025088002
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail52,885 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    293705587017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass52,885 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,885 miles
    Test number
    373605387004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,135 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    522533586005
    • NoteSlight deteroration on rear no. plate

Questions about T86 DBW

Does T86 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T86 DBW expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T86 DBW?
The MOT on T86 DBW expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T86 DBW done?
T86 DBW was recorded at 101,435 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 3,211 miles a year.
Has T86 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T86 DBW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T86 DBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T86 DBW find?
T86 DBW passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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