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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

T97 CWLMOT history

T97 CWL is a black petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,461 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 CWL was last recorded at 113,461 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,741 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
3,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,461 miles
  • 2024 – 112,741 miles
  • 2023 – 112,105 miles
  • 2022 – 110,211 miles
  • 2021 – 108,347 miles
  • 2020 – 107,362 miles
  • 2019 – 106,183 miles
  • 2018 – 104,366 miles
  • 2016 – 101,074 miles
  • 2015 – 90,657 miles
  • 2014 – 84,361 miles
  • 2012 – 81,396 miles
  • 2011 – 76,928 miles
  • 2010 – 71,893 miles
  • 2009 – 66,848 miles
  • 2008 – 62,335 miles
  • 2007 – 55,923 miles
  • 2006 – 48,744 miles
  • 2005 – 40,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,461 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension front subframe and rear axle
  • AdvisoryOil; leak

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,461 miles (+720)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,461 miles
    Test number
    140946329961
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension front subframe and rear axle
    • AdvisoryOil; leak

  2. Pass112,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,741 miles
    Test number
    585585413446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail112,741 miles (+636)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,741 miles
    Test number
    197375171690
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass112,105 miles (+1,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    962755256894
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,211 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,211 miles
    Test number
    769709392600
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  6. Fail110,211 miles (+1,864)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,211 miles
    Test number
    413473953946
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens glazed (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens glazed (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  7. Pass108,347 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,347 miles
    Test number
    237607019267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,362 miles (+1,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,362 miles
    Test number
    762124113524
    • AdvisoryBoth h/l;amp lens faded

  9. Pass106,183 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,183 miles
    Test number
    582058050265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,366 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    888117695595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,074 miles
    Test number
    634250922494
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses faded

  12. Fail101,074 miles (+10,417)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,074 miles
    Test number
    328149074581
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses faded
    • AdvisorySlight bind on O/S/R brake

  13. Pass90,657 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,657 miles
    Test number
    207060945038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,361 miles (+2,965)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,361 miles
    Test number
    318471224022
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges

  15. Pass81,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    298649342382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,395 miles (+4,467)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,395 miles
    Test number
    379639542330
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

  17. Fail76,928 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    427355751489
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass76,928 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,928 miles
    Test number
    448425351347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,893 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    351411340303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,848 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,848 miles
    Test number
    483016839370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,335 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,335 miles
    Test number
    362416838399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,923 miles
    Test number
    454704027391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,923 miles (+7,179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,923 miles
    Test number
    402793627350
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass48,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,744 miles
    Test number
    972024826318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,742 miles (+7,896)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,742 miles
    Test number
    513124126340
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perrished

  26. Pass40,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    40,846 miles
    Test number
    381729665254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 CWL

Does T97 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 CWL is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T97 CWL?
The MOT on T97 CWL is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 CWL done?
T97 CWL was recorded at 113,461 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,598 miles a year.
Has T97 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 CWL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T97 CWL 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 T97 CWL find?
T97 CWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 13 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded, and 10 more.

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