Volkswagen Bora
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
X28 SBKMOT history
X28 SBK is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 26 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,559 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 136,559 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,577 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X28 SBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X28 SBK was last recorded at 136,559 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,909 miles · 12 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,650 miles
- Average per year
- 6,577 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,559 miles
- 2024 – 132,909 miles
- 2023 – 115,406 miles
- 2022 – 108,310 miles
- 2021 – 103,711 miles
- 2020 – 101,098 miles
- 2019 – 96,596 miles
- 2018 – 91,078 miles
- 2017 – 82,867 miles
- 2016 – 74,853 miles
- 2015 – 68,115 miles
- 2014 – 60,480 miles
- 2012 – 52,775 miles
- 2010 – 41,989 miles
- 2008 – 25,236 miles
- 2007 – 17,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,559 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Centre heatshields insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,559 miles (+3,650)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 136,559 miles
- Test number
- 961139902491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,909 miles (+17,503)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 132,909 miles
- Test number
- 474431208531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,406 miles (+7,096)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 115,406 miles
- Test number
- 731075076491
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak.
Pass108,310 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 108,310 miles
- Test number
- 759864042779
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil
Fail108,309 miles (+4,598)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,309 miles
- Test number
- 781243187830
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil
Pass103,711 miles (+13)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 103,711 miles
- Test number
- 148563867558
- AdvisoryCentre heatshields insecure
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail103,698 miles (+2,600)10 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,698 miles
- Test number
- 951635504244
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre heatshields insecure
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass101,098 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 101,098 miles
- Test number
- 726623838342
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail101,098 miles (+4,502)7 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,098 miles
- Test number
- 165889028434
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass96,596 miles (+5,518)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 96,596 miles
- Test number
- 464134159856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 91,078 miles
- Test number
- 862580272200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,078 miles (+8,211)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,078 miles
- Test number
- 140429054490
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass82,867 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 82,867 miles
- Test number
- 463083042130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail82,867 miles (+8,014)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,867 miles
- Test number
- 945859654092
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,853 miles (+6,738)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 74,853 miles
- Test number
- 173553501965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,115 miles (+7,635)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 68,115 miles
- Test number
- 247369015025
- NoteRear brake pipes starting to corode under plastic coating
Pass60,480 miles (+7,705)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 60,480 miles
- Test number
- 637396314000
- NoteRear brake pipes starting to corode under plastic coating
Pass52,775 miles (+2,839)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 52,775 miles
- Test number
- 476316052426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 49,936 miles
- Test number
- 776863012037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,936 miles (+7,947)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,936 miles
- Test number
- 139431112018
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,989 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 41,989 miles
- Test number
- 640225460380
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail41,951 miles (+8,669)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,951 miles
- Test number
- 423623960326
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,282 miles (+8,046)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 33,282 miles
- Test number
- 191055200465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,236 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 25,236 miles
- Test number
- 684327318365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,233 miles (+7,239)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,233 miles
- Test number
- 143401718373
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 17,994 miles
- Test number
- 313619707382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X28 SBK
- Does X28 SBK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 SBK is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X28 SBK?
- The MOT on X28 SBK is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X28 SBK done?
- X28 SBK was recorded at 136,559 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,577 miles a year.
- Has X28 SBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X28 SBK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on X28 SBK 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 X28 SBK find?
- X28 SBK passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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