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Volkswagen Bora

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

W228 OKWMOT history

W228 OKW is a green diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 24 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
149,431 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 OKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 OKW was last recorded at 149,431 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,824 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,607 miles
Average per year
3,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,431 miles
  • 2025 – 144,824 miles
  • 2024 – 140,201 miles
  • 2023 – 138,567 miles
  • 2022 – 137,177 miles
  • 2021 – 136,116 miles
  • 2020 – 135,512 miles
  • 2019 – 131,852 miles
  • 2018 – 130,578 miles
  • 2017 – 129,040 miles
  • 2016 – 127,376 miles
  • 2015 – 124,620 miles
  • 2014 – 122,368 miles
  • 2013 – 118,225 miles
  • 2012 – 114,058 miles
  • 2011 – 109,628 miles
  • 2010 – 104,027 miles
  • 2009 – 97,668 miles
  • 2008 – 91,912 miles
  • 2007 – 80,728 miles
  • 2006 – 69,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,431 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,431 miles (+4,607)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    149,431 miles
    Test number
    481391364258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass144,824 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,824 miles
    Test number
    529953120985
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Fail144,824 miles (+4,623)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,824 miles
    Test number
    115085111821
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Pass140,201 miles (+1,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,201 miles
    Test number
    678290526524
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass138,567 miles (+1,390)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,567 miles
    Test number
    896563387412
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both dip beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,177 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,177 miles
    Test number
    379621460806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,116 miles
    Test number
    502541942145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  8. Fail136,116 miles (+604)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,116 miles
    Test number
    954344709221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  9. Pass135,512 miles (+3,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    427351731292
    • AdvisoryExhaust system leaking gases
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  10. Pass131,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,852 miles
    Test number
    538502733444
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust corroded and leaking gases slightly
    • AdvisorySlight transmission oil leak

  11. Fail131,852 miles (+1,274)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,852 miles
    Test number
    618943817739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust corroded and leaking gases slightly
    • AdvisorySlight transmission oil leak

  12. Pass130,578 miles (+1,538)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,578 miles
    Test number
    771421155188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe near catalyst (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded at rear near hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear surface cracking to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass129,040 miles (+1,664)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,040 miles
    Test number
    301946543298
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass127,376 miles (+2,756)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,376 miles
    Test number
    758181213192
    • AdvisoryFront / centre exhaust deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  15. Pass124,620 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,620 miles
    Test number
    595302895079
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroding

  16. Fail124,620 miles (+2,252)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,620 miles
    Test number
    777042595053
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroding

  17. Pass122,368 miles (+4,143)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,368 miles
    Test number
    639383794024
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust corroded slightly
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  18. Pass118,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,225 miles
    Test number
    595462883008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,225 miles (+4,167)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,225 miles
    Test number
    139862083419
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass114,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    219915492046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,058 miles (+4,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    497945992075
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass109,628 miles (+5,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,628 miles
    Test number
    168861481030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass104,027 miles (+6,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,027 miles
    Test number
    304696580038
    • NoteSlight transmission oil leak

  24. Pass97,668 miles (+5,756)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,668 miles
    Test number
    603884599084
    • NoteTransmission oil leak

  25. Fail91,912 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    193184378400
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass91,912 miles (+11,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    812084878075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass80,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    590319677021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail80,728 miles (+11,620)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    284308377097
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass69,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,108 miles
    Test number
    590103676085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 OKW

Does W228 OKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W228 OKW is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W228 OKW?
The MOT on W228 OKW is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W228 OKW done?
W228 OKW was recorded at 149,431 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,958 miles a year.
Has W228 OKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 OKW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on W228 OKW 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 W228 OKW find?
W228 OKW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both fronts; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front, and 5 more.

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