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C12 OMG

2012 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests36 (32 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,072 mi
Last recorded63,072 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 OMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

32 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 63,072 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,981 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 122,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,358 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 61,984 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 61,962 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 119,449 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mulitple locations (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 59,963 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear

Fail 21 Dec 2023 59,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear

Pass 2 Mar 2023 117,530 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 56,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 114,720 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 50,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,581 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 46,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,014 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 43,467 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,152 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,346 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 32,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 26,601 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 92,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,243 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,216 miles

osr tyre on wear bars

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,362 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,167 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,194 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 61,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,181 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,458 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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C12 OMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C12 OMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C12 OMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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