VOLKSWAGEN BORA S4OBM has 22 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BORA has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 109,262 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 4th December 2025 at 16:38.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 3rd December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

S4OBM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 2026109,262 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 2025109,262 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Central Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Outer Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20246TH NOVEMBER 2025107,196 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20236TH NOVEMBER 2024105,018 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20226TH NOVEMBER 2023100,768 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20216TH NOVEMBER 202294,891 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Silencer Corroded
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 202194,891 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Silencer Corroded
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20206TH NOVEMBER 202189,871 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Corroded
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20196TH NOVEMBER 202083,319 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Corroded
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 201983,319 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Corroded
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20186TH NOVEMBER 201975,207 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 201875,207 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Lever Has Restricted Free Movement (1.1.15 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Lever Has Restricted Free Movement (1.1.15 (e))
  10. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20176TH NOVEMBER 201869,309 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20166TH NOVEMBER 201765,580 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20158TH DECEMBER 201661,512 MI
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20148TH DECEMBER 201556,287 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20131ST DECEMBER 201449,152 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201230TH NOVEMBER 201342,555 MI
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201130TH NOVEMBER 201235,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201030TH NOVEMBER 201129,844 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Bumper Insecure
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 200930TH NOVEMBER 201024,512 MI
PASSED12TH JUNE 200811TH JUNE 200916,484 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S4OBM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

S4OBM MOT Comments

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S4OBM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 109,262 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,463 miles

S4OBM FAQs

This Volkswagen Bora with registration S4OBM was manufactured on Friday 27th May 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 109,262 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,463 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Bora beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S4OBM has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Bora has had 42 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 17 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Bora is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does S4OBM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 S4OBM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S4OBM Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 S4OBM does have Tax. Read more

When does S4OBM Tax expire?

The current Tax for S4OBM will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S4OBM MOT expire?

The current MOT for S4OBM will expire in 7 months on Thursday 3rd December 2026. Read more

When did S4OBM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S4OBM was on Thursday 4th December 2025 at 16:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S4OBM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for S4OBM we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S4OBM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for S4OBM we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has S4OBM done?

The odometer reading for S4OBM at the last MOT in December 2025 was 109,262 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,463 miles per year. Read more

How old is S4OBM?

The vehicle S4OBM was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th May 2005. Read more

What colour is S4OBM?

The official colour of S4OBM is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does S4OBM have?

S4OBM has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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