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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y235 PUAMOT history

Y235 PUA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
200,038 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 PUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 PUA was last recorded at 200,038 miles on 18 Jul 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,033 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,038 miles
  • 2021 – 191,891 miles
  • 2020 – 189,003 miles
  • 2019 – 186,140 miles
  • 2018 – 181,347 miles
  • 2017 – 177,013 miles
  • 2016 – 169,484 miles
  • 2015 – 159,367 miles
  • 2014 – 152,855 miles
  • 2013 – 147,962 miles
  • 2012 – 141,195 miles
  • 2011 – 137,483 miles
  • 2010 – 131,055 miles
  • 2009 – 126,193 miles
  • 2008 – 117,609 miles
  • 2007 – 104,567 miles
  • 2006 – 74,760 miles
  • 2005 – 56,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,038 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive inspection needed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,038 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    200,038 miles
    Test number
    899843770227
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail200,033 miles (+8,142)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,033 miles
    Test number
    775976346008
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    191,891 miles
    Test number
    367289300244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail191,891 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,891 miles
    Test number
    713281520410
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive inspection needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail191,891 miles (+2,888)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,891 miles
    Test number
    804614197211
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive inspection needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,003 miles (+2,863)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    189,003 miles
    Test number
    479532889586
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass186,140 miles (+4,793)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    186,140 miles
    Test number
    500084731828
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass181,347 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    181,347 miles
    Test number
    143283138645
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail181,347 miles (+4,334)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,347 miles
    Test number
    397666575491
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass177,013 miles (+7,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    177,013 miles
    Test number
    243805699617
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass169,484 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    169,484 miles
    Test number
    501666891770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front headlamp lens slightly contaminated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged nearside lower corner, outside zone A and swept area

  12. Fail169,482 miles (+10,115)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,482 miles
    Test number
    524096090164
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front headlamp lens slightly contaminated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged nearside lower corner, outside zone A and swept area

  13. Pass159,367 miles (+6,512)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    159,367 miles
    Test number
    285584775108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass152,855 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    152,855 miles
    Test number
    627887874184
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail152,855 miles (+4,893)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,855 miles
    Test number
    307757574180
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass147,962 miles (+6,767)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    147,962 miles
    Test number
    146806383102
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Fail141,195 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,195 miles
    Test number
    135775782179
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFRont number plate slightly insecure
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

  18. Pass141,195 miles (+3,712)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    141,195 miles
    Test number
    369765482198
    • NoteFRont number plate slightly insecure
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly deteriated

  19. Pass137,483 miles (+6,428)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    137,483 miles
    Test number
    126809371104
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge

  20. Fail131,055 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,055 miles
    Test number
    262719380437
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass131,055 miles (+4,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    131,055 miles
    Test number
    300119580164
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass126,193 miles (+8,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    126,193 miles
    Test number
    824147299109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass117,609 miles (+13,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    117,609 miles
    Test number
    732943538275
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass104,567 miles (+29,807)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    104,567 miles
    Test number
    710253237279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,760 miles (+18,570)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    74,760 miles
    Test number
    320141026465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,190 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    451290925229
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has sawtooth wear on both edges

Questions about Y235 PUA

Does Y235 PUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 PUA expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 PUA?
The MOT on Y235 PUA expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 PUA done?
Y235 PUA was recorded at 200,038 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2022, an average of 8,491 miles a year.
Has Y235 PUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 PUA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y235 PUA 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 Y235 PUA find?
Y235 PUA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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