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Volkswagen Bora

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

W611 YAFMOT history

W611 YAF is a green petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 16 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2025
Mileage
132,127 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W611 YAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W611 YAF was last recorded at 132,127 miles on 2 May 2024, 17,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,038 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
17,089 miles
Average per year
3,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,127 miles
  • 2023 – 115,038 miles
  • 2022 – 112,288 miles
  • 2021 – 108,625 miles
  • 2020 – 104,479 miles
  • 2019 – 103,251 miles
  • 2018 – 101,810 miles
  • 2017 – 100,316 miles
  • 2016 – 99,219 miles
  • 2015 – 97,304 miles
  • 2014 – 95,566 miles
  • 2013 – 93,631 miles
  • 2012 – 91,829 miles
  • 2011 – 89,468 miles
  • 2009 – 86,772 miles
  • 2008 – 84,476 miles
  • 2007 – 80,947 miles
  • 2006 – 77,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,127 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,127 miles (+17,089)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,127 miles
    Test number
    689034887410
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,038 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    258508175777
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail115,033 miles (+2,745)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,033 miles
    Test number
    125552742285
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,288 miles (+3,663)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,288 miles
    Test number
    249425960038
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass108,625 miles (+4,146)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    265265525033
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,479 miles (+1,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,479 miles
    Test number
    292775807940
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components front and rear corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,251 miles (+1,441)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    839028073624
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top strut mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass101,810 miles (+1,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    823535574228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,316 miles (+1,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    964256259345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass99,219 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,219 miles
    Test number
    896655993121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,304 miles (+1,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    478984485131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass95,566 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,566 miles
    Test number
    878255404263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,631 miles (+1,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    435678963133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass91,829 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    176561452126
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has worn on the outer edge

  15. Fail91,829 miles (+2,361)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    728911852139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has worn on the outer edge

  16. Pass89,468 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    399942581075
    • NoteSecond rear lambda sensor wire is disconnected

  17. Fail89,439 miles (+2,667)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,439 miles
    Test number
    125030581065
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSecond rear lambda sensor wire is disconnected

  18. Pass86,772 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    261546539342
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight/play/in/steering/rack

  19. Fail86,772 miles (+2,296)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    810676739348
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight/play/in/steering/rack

  20. Pass84,476 miles (+3,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,476 miles
    Test number
    671067578210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  21. Pass80,947 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    594526177273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    784442186284
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about W611 YAF

Does W611 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W611 YAF expired on 18 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W611 YAF?
The MOT on W611 YAF expired on 18 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W611 YAF done?
W611 YAF was recorded at 132,127 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 3,109 miles a year.
Has W611 YAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W611 YAF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on W611 YAF 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 W611 YAF find?
W611 YAF passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 9 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated front both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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