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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T885 VKJMOT history

T885 VKJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2023
Mileage
135,945 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 VKJ
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 VKJ was last recorded at 135,945 miles on 27 Aug 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,927 miles · 6 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,945 miles
  • 2021 – 133,965 miles
  • 2020 – 130,999 miles
  • 2019 – 127,734 miles
  • 2018 – 126,084 miles
  • 2017 – 121,352 miles
  • 2016 – 116,910 miles
  • 2015 – 111,961 miles
  • 2014 – 106,331 miles
  • 2013 – 101,311 miles
  • 2012 – 96,197 miles
  • 2011 – 89,500 miles
  • 2010 – 81,173 miles
  • 2009 – 73,951 miles
  • 2008 – 71,027 miles
  • 2007 – 66,875 miles
  • 2006 – 64,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,945 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,945 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    298253631803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail135,927 miles (+1,962)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,927 miles
    Test number
    717650457974
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass133,965 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,965 miles
    Test number
    719857184383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,838 miles (+2,839)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,838 miles
    Test number
    682416272572
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,999 miles (+3,265)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,999 miles
    Test number
    774759710100
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,734 miles (+1,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,734 miles
    Test number
    767300100705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,084 miles (+4,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,084 miles
    Test number
    442462283966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,352 miles
    Test number
    954405708763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Fail121,352 miles (+4,442)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,352 miles
    Test number
    677293546043
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass116,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,910 miles
    Test number
    554782658862
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail116,910 miles (+4,949)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,910 miles
    Test number
    417526397318
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass111,961 miles (+5,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    568633943120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass106,331 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,331 miles
    Test number
    536125294155
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges

  14. Fail106,331 miles (+5,020)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,331 miles
    Test number
    755085994154
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges

  15. Pass101,311 miles (+5,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    315584023425
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass96,197 miles (+6,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,197 miles
    Test number
    387495522238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass89,500 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    225348281034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,173 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    143328370494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,951 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,951 miles
    Test number
    392672679023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,027 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,027 miles
    Test number
    343819998002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,875 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    304115317195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    243080436459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 VKJ

Does T885 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T885 VKJ expired on 28 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T885 VKJ?
The MOT on T885 VKJ expired on 28 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T885 VKJ done?
T885 VKJ was recorded at 135,945 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2022, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has T885 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 VKJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T885 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
T885 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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