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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

T8 DCLMOT history

T8 DCL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 5 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 46,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
46,082 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 DCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 DCL was last recorded at 46,082 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,540 miles · 16 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
1,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 46,082 miles
  • 2019 – 45,540 miles
  • 2018 – 43,566 miles
  • 2017 – 42,249 miles
  • 2016 – 40,505 miles
  • 2015 – 38,606 miles
  • 2014 – 36,841 miles
  • 2013 – 35,688 miles
  • 2012 – 34,727 miles
  • 2011 – 32,853 miles
  • 2010 – 28,300 miles
  • 2009 – 25,939 miles
  • 2008 – 23,096 miles
  • 2007 – 21,249 miles
  • 2006 – 18,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,082 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,082 miles
    Test number
    376155293553
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail46,082 miles (+542)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,082 miles
    Test number
    165271250533
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass45,540 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    265486876426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated , advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail45,540 miles (+1,974)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    571166022178
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated , advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,566 miles
    Test number
    875933227163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail43,566 miles (+1,317)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,566 miles
    Test number
    571611273102
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass42,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    618907149241
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail42,249 miles (+1,744)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    599363293292
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass40,505 miles (+1,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,505 miles
    Test number
    169020958013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre bracket loose, but not likely to come away from its fixing point.
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak from sump plug.

  10. Pass38,606 miles (+1,765)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,606 miles
    Test number
    729415525297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear tyre treads starting to wear uneven and starting to perish and crack

  11. Pass36,841 miles (+1,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    359514134214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail35,688 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,688 miles
    Test number
    206557243255
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass35,688 miles (+961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,688 miles
    Test number
    949287343283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail34,727 miles3 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,727 miles
    Test number
    408289142211
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket deteriorated, but system adequately supported
    • NoteFront disc inner surfaces pitted on edges
    • NoteRear tyre shoulders cracking

  15. Pass34,727 miles (+1,874)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,727 miles
    Test number
    986339942232
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket deteriorated, but system adequately supported
    • NoteFront disc inner surfaces pitted on edges
    • NoteRear tyre shoulders cracking

  16. Pass32,853 miles (+4,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    509061331224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass28,300 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    810717000215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,939 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,939 miles
    Test number
    804642119267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,096 miles (+1,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,096 miles
    Test number
    160005108225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass21,249 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    21,249 miles
    Test number
    363045837441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,360 miles
    Test number
    983139796117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 DCL

Does T8 DCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T8 DCL expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T8 DCL?
The MOT on T8 DCL expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T8 DCL done?
T8 DCL was recorded at 46,082 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 1,521 miles a year.
Has T8 DCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 DCL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 DCL 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 T8 DCL find?
T8 DCL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 5 more.

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