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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

J66 BYFMOT history

J66 BYF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,273 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 BYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 BYF was last recorded at 122,273 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,443 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,830 miles
Average per year
5,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,273 miles
  • 2024 – 116,443 miles
  • 2023 – 111,189 miles
  • 2022 – 106,912 miles
  • 2021 – 100,552 miles
  • 2020 – 93,476 miles
  • 2019 – 87,859 miles
  • 2018 – 81,353 miles
  • 2017 – 74,753 miles
  • 2016 – 69,728 miles
  • 2015 – 63,949 miles
  • 2014 – 58,442 miles
  • 2013 – 53,509 miles
  • 2012 – 46,295 miles
  • 2011 – 41,123 miles
  • 2010 – 36,412 miles
  • 2009 – 31,529 miles
  • 2008 – 25,923 miles
  • 2007 – 17,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,273 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,273 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,273 miles
    Test number
    863571813932
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail122,273 miles (+5,830)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,273 miles
    Test number
    573844071984
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass116,443 miles (+5,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,443 miles
    Test number
    676218470447
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  4. Pass111,189 miles (+4,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,189 miles
    Test number
    209527500864
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass106,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    646630417317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,912 miles (+6,360)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,912 miles
    Test number
    564883482972
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,552 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    385210366145
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail100,541 miles (+7,065)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,541 miles
    Test number
    507523193926
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,476 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,476 miles
    Test number
    384098890904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,859 miles (+6,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    222536935650
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass81,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    738575777846
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail81,353 miles (+6,600)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    439444228549
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass74,753 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    202004676485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail74,748 miles (+5,020)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,748 miles
    Test number
    829526367778
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass69,728 miles (+269)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    356371742743
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail69,459 miles (+5,510)3 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,459 miles
    Test number
    795911277156
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre under inflated

  17. Pass63,949 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    795315981633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail63,890 miles (+5,448)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,890 miles
    Test number
    999449937933
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass58,442 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    109791684210
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition (middle/rear)

  20. Fail58,442 miles (+4,933)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    109451684204
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition (middle/rear)

  21. Pass53,509 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    559043983224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,295 miles (+5,172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,295 miles
    Test number
    166875672215
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished

  23. Pass41,123 miles (+4,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,123 miles
    Test number
    729443971264
    • NoteOffside front brake disc heavily corroded on brake surface

  24. Pass36,412 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,412 miles
    Test number
    654357270290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,529 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,529 miles
    Test number
    630571079215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,923 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,923 miles
    Test number
    480811678249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,942 miles
    Test number
    823330537242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 BYF

Does J66 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 BYF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 BYF?
The MOT on J66 BYF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 BYF done?
J66 BYF was recorded at 122,273 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,619 miles a year.
Has J66 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 BYF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 BYF 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 J66 BYF find?
J66 BYF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area; offside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area, and 2 more.

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