Volkswagen Bora
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y209 OJLMOT history
Y209 OJL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 158,524 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,689 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y209 OJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 17 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y209 OJL was last recorded at 158,524 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 5,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 153,423 miles · 19 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,101 miles
- Average per year
- 6,689 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 158,524 miles
- 2021 – 153,423 miles
- 2020 – 150,426 miles
- 2019 – 145,272 miles
- 2018 – 138,338 miles
- 2017 – 131,796 miles
- 2016 – 124,179 miles
- 2015 – 119,165 miles
- 2014 – 114,959 miles
- 2013 – 111,121 miles
- 2012 – 105,538 miles
- 2011 – 96,982 miles
- 2010 – 88,816 miles
- 2009 – 81,406 miles
- 2008 – 73,705 miles
- 2007 – 67,520 miles
- 2006 – 54,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,524 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,524 miles (+5,101)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 158,524 miles
- Test number
- 420159200799
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass153,423 miles (+23)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 153,423 miles
- Test number
- 294402297188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,400 miles (+2,974)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,400 miles
- Test number
- 148815999473
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass150,426 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 150,426 miles
- Test number
- 914057123594
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail150,386 miles (+5,114)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,386 miles
- Test number
- 539731088008
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass145,272 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 145,272 miles
- Test number
- 257829961919
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail145,271 miles (+6,933)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,271 miles
- Test number
- 726832140690
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass138,338 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 138,338 miles
- Test number
- 653861287949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,333 miles (+6,537)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,333 miles
- Test number
- 924615812192
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass131,796 miles (+7,617)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 131,796 miles
- Test number
- 345332633134
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken
Pass124,179 miles (+5,014)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 124,179 miles
- Test number
- 253442953504
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken
Pass119,165 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 119,165 miles
- Test number
- 167529565042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail119,106 miles (+4,147)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,106 miles
- Test number
- 988472865047
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass114,959 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 114,959 miles
- Test number
- 225799564010
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOuter Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail114,942 miles (+3,821)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,942 miles
- Test number
- 179855764075
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOuter Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass111,121 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 111,121 miles
- Test number
- 769429853045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,109 miles (+5,571)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,109 miles
- Test number
- 987838853072
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,538 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 105,538 miles
- Test number
- 128615542000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail105,537 miles (+8,555)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,537 miles
- Test number
- 189035842473
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,982 miles (+8,166)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 96,982 miles
- Test number
- 349700641006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,816 miles (+7,410)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 88,816 miles
- Test number
- 522284840087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,406 miles (+7,701)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 81,406 miles
- Test number
- 681554749030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,705 miles (+6,185)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 73,705 miles
- Test number
- 164150258066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,520 miles (+12,722)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 67,520 miles
- Test number
- 590324207282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 54,798 miles
- Test number
- 172477826224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y209 OJL
- Does Y209 OJL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y209 OJL expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y209 OJL?
- The MOT on Y209 OJL expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y209 OJL done?
- Y209 OJL was recorded at 158,524 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 6,689 miles a year.
- Has Y209 OJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y209 OJL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y209 OJL 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 Y209 OJL find?
- Y209 OJL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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