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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T891 VHKMOT history

T891 VHK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,199 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T891 VHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T891 VHK was last recorded at 78,199 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,720 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,479 miles
Average per year
1,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,199 miles
  • 2024 – 76,720 miles
  • 2023 – 75,972 miles
  • 2022 – 74,810 miles
  • 2021 – 74,590 miles
  • 2020 – 73,652 miles
  • 2019 – 73,080 miles
  • 2018 – 72,571 miles
  • 2017 – 71,423 miles
  • 2015 – 70,134 miles
  • 2014 – 69,221 miles
  • 2012 – 67,841 miles
  • 2010 – 64,887 miles
  • 2009 – 63,729 miles
  • 2008 – 60,989 miles
  • 2007 – 56,889 miles
  • 2006 – 51,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    346295170751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,197 miles (+1,477)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,197 miles
    Test number
    314488918336
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  3. Pass76,720 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,720 miles
    Test number
    625478192013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,715 miles (+743)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    646083587094
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,972 miles (+1,162)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,972 miles
    Test number
    230328174428
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise inspection/adjustment of park brake

  6. Pass74,810 miles (+220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,810 miles
    Test number
    976336787437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass74,590 miles (+938)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,590 miles
    Test number
    289151867348
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,652 miles (+572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    357610796091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker very corroded

  9. Pass73,080 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,080 miles
    Test number
    251277830629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    691453771483
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes binding slightly

  11. Fail72,569 miles (+1,146)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,569 miles
    Test number
    528062948873
    • FailureEmissions not tested Due to excessive coolant leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes binding slightly

  12. Pass71,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,423 miles
    Test number
    343987646389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,423 miles (+1,289)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,423 miles
    Test number
    387341394170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass70,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    598323277925
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail70,134 miles (+913)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    238636095907
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass69,221 miles (+534)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,221 miles
    Test number
    908471754384
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOff side reat tyre badly deteriated with cuts

  17. Pass68,687 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,687 miles
    Test number
    456106704034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,841 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    726784152303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,057 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,057 miles
    Test number
    286053702016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,887 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,887 miles
    Test number
    123563560377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    474713969309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,729 miles (+2,740)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    241073569359
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass60,989 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,989 miles
    Test number
    163378348371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,889 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    460192867333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,541 miles
    Test number
    872413016219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,541 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,541 miles
    Test number
    293393516290
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads getting low on edges

Questions about T891 VHK

Does T891 VHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T891 VHK is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T891 VHK?
The MOT on T891 VHK is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T891 VHK done?
T891 VHK was recorded at 78,199 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,372 miles a year.
Has T891 VHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T891 VHK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T891 VHK 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 T891 VHK find?
T891 VHK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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