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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T885 RFLMOT history

T885 RFL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
99,400 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 RFL
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
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 RFL was last recorded at 99,400 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 7,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,331 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,069 miles
Average per year
3,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,400 miles
  • 2022 – 92,331 miles
  • 2021 – 83,739 miles
  • 2020 – 81,736 miles
  • 2019 – 77,950 miles
  • 2018 – 69,131 miles
  • 2017 – 61,820 miles
  • 2016 – 60,906 miles
  • 2015 – 59,459 miles
  • 2014 – 57,841 miles
  • 2013 – 55,965 miles
  • 2012 – 53,747 miles
  • 2011 – 51,411 miles
  • 2010 – 48,752 miles
  • 2009 – 45,683 miles
  • 2008 – 43,365 miles
  • 2007 – 40,750 miles
  • 2006 – 38,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,400 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,400 miles
    Test number
    779050742946
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail99,400 miles (+7,069)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,400 miles
    Test number
    753439140789
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass92,331 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    142981489350
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail92,331 miles (+8,592)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,331 miles
    Test number
    768489484035
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass83,739 miles (+2,003)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    308538799796
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass81,736 miles (+3,786)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,736 miles
    Test number
    837496552889
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear And offside brake binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,950 miles (+8,819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    77,950 miles
    Test number
    923980009442
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass69,131 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    573942649540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,820 miles (+914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,820 miles
    Test number
    221414112073
    • AdvisoryCracking in nearside rear tyre tread area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPark brake "dry " in operation
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass60,906 miles (+1,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    395733789178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking

  11. Pass59,459 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    166808895485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,841 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,841 miles
    Test number
    497300994023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass55,965 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,965 miles
    Test number
    105860603182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,747 miles (+2,336)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    716628282088
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished slightly

  15. Pass51,411 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,411 miles
    Test number
    159676291086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,752 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,752 miles
    Test number
    960888490017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,683 miles
    Test number
    384749799075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,683 miles (+2,318)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,683 miles
    Test number
    512819199014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass43,365 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,365 miles
    Test number
    104661608167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,750 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    272981307168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    553111006107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 RFL

Does T885 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T885 RFL expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T885 RFL?
The MOT on T885 RFL expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T885 RFL done?
T885 RFL was recorded at 99,400 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 3,623 miles a year.
Has T885 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 RFL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T885 RFL 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 T885 RFL find?
T885 RFL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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