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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y227 AGAMOT history

Y227 AGA is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 202,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
202,064 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 AGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 AGA was last recorded at 202,064 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 2,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,610 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,454 miles
Average per year
6,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,064 miles
  • 2023 – 199,610 miles
  • 2022 – 196,402 miles
  • 2021 – 193,455 miles
  • 2020 – 190,068 miles
  • 2019 – 186,662 miles
  • 2018 – 182,882 miles
  • 2017 – 180,119 miles
  • 2016 – 175,810 miles
  • 2015 – 169,695 miles
  • 2014 – 164,052 miles
  • 2013 – 159,765 miles
  • 2012 – 154,935 miles
  • 2010 – 144,606 miles
  • 2008 – 113,997 miles
  • 2007 – 107,778 miles
  • 2006 – 94,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,064 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, affecting beam images

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,064 miles (+2,454)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    202,064 miles
    Test number
    191486908558
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass199,610 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    199,610 miles
    Test number
    861942034410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail199,608 miles (+3,206)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,608 miles
    Test number
    729157795477
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass196,402 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    196,402 miles
    Test number
    434860519323
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  5. Fail196,400 miles (+2,945)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,400 miles
    Test number
    963244230690
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.90 as on V.I.N. information; reading 3.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated/delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  6. Pass193,455 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    193,455 miles
    Test number
    458591429412
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front outer wing/wheelarch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  7. Fail193,448 miles (+3,380)5 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,448 miles
    Test number
    397088109175
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.90 as on V.I.N. information; reading 2.38 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front outer wing/wheelarch
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  8. Pass190,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    190,068 miles
    Test number
    723421484139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail190,068 miles (+3,406)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,068 miles
    Test number
    316534241698
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass186,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    186,662 miles
    Test number
    347432864412
    • AdvisoryFront/rear brake discs corroding inner surfaces
    • AdvisorySlight leak oil cooler pipe

  11. Fail186,662 miles (+3,780)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,662 miles
    Test number
    533800945557
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront/rear brake discs corroding inner surfaces
    • AdvisorySlight leak oil cooler pipe

  12. Pass182,882 miles (+2,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    182,882 miles
    Test number
    475425701887
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear service brakes inbalance only just met at 27% (max. 30%). Requires attention.

  13. Pass180,119 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    180,119 miles
    Test number
    783380971204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass175,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    175,810 miles
    Test number
    165993950966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Fail175,810 miles (+6,115)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,810 miles
    Test number
    572723944096
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass169,695 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    169,695 miles
    Test number
    285854165040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth head light images deteriorating

  17. Fail169,690 miles (+5,638)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,690 miles
    Test number
    126883565026
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth head light images deteriorating
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass164,052 miles (+4,287)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    164,052 miles
    Test number
    345305764063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished [ seven years old ]

  19. Pass159,765 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    159,765 miles
    Test number
    755395763028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass154,935 miles (+10,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    154,935 miles
    Test number
    797148762009
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the limit in areas

  21. Pass144,606 miles (+17,386)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    144,606 miles
    Test number
    781725960351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass127,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    127,220 miles
    Test number
    150044700463
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail127,220 miles (+4)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,220 miles
    Test number
    524134800098
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail127,216 miles (+13,219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,216 miles
    Test number
    540162300050
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass113,997 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    113,997 miles
    Test number
    380871188248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

  26. Fail113,997 miles (+6,219)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,997 miles
    Test number
    504947878255
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

  27. Pass107,778 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    107,778 miles
    Test number
    212616377290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail107,762 miles (+12,806)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    400805577277
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass94,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    304289456441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail94,956 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    710349756237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y227 AGA

Does Y227 AGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 AGA expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 AGA?
The MOT on Y227 AGA expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 AGA done?
Y227 AGA was recorded at 202,064 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 6,116 miles a year.
Has Y227 AGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 AGA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y227 AGA 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 Y227 AGA find?
Y227 AGA passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers.

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