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Volkswagen Bora

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

Y23 FAMMOT history

Y23 FAM is a green diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 162,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
162,739 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 FAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 FAM was last recorded at 162,739 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 5,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,334 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,405 miles
Average per year
6,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,739 miles
  • 2024 – 157,334 miles
  • 2023 – 152,063 miles
  • 2022 – 145,580 miles
  • 2021 – 133,567 miles
  • 2020 – 133,564 miles
  • 2019 – 130,204 miles
  • 2018 – 126,838 miles
  • 2017 – 124,103 miles
  • 2016 – 119,225 miles
  • 2015 – 111,248 miles
  • 2014 – 102,046 miles
  • 2013 – 90,970 miles
  • 2012 – 75,150 miles
  • 2011 – 60,332 miles
  • 2010 – 54,266 miles
  • 2009 – 48,468 miles
  • 2008 – 43,082 miles
  • 2007 – 37,294 miles
  • 2006 – 31,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,739 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,739 miles (+5,405)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,739 miles
    Test number
    649896655244
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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. Pass157,334 miles (+5,271)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    157,334 miles
    Test number
    623676188362
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass152,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,063 miles
    Test number
    377675381065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,061 miles (+6,481)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,061 miles
    Test number
    116208664653
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass145,580 miles (+12,013)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,580 miles
    Test number
    908853934076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,567 miles
    Test number
    938210715299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened suspension mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail133,567 miles (+3)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,567 miles
    Test number
    439106619201
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened suspension mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail133,564 miles (+3,360)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,564 miles
    Test number
    672431892840
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights tarnished no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass130,204 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,204 miles
    Test number
    299412492648
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail130,182 miles (+96)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,182 miles
    Test number
    496477573738
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail130,086 miles (+3,248)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,086 miles
    Test number
    140655627123
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp edge on wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass126,838 miles (+2,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    698362399038
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass124,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,103 miles
    Test number
    712663823129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,098 miles (+4,873)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,098 miles
    Test number
    838115982182
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass119,225 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,225 miles
    Test number
    118955584930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,223 miles (+7,975)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,223 miles
    Test number
    733739471895
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass111,248 miles (+9,202)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,248 miles
    Test number
    587218045176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,046 miles (+11,076)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    325657774123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,970 miles
    Test number
    105331963104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,970 miles (+15,820)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,970 miles
    Test number
    226371963142
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass75,150 miles (+14,818)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    555020582141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,332 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    376885781104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass60,332 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,332 miles
    Test number
    577885781112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,266 miles
    Test number
    184528540098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,266 miles (+5,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,266 miles
    Test number
    573998040025
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass48,468 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,468 miles
    Test number
    100471359044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,082 miles
    Test number
    264379348008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,082 miles (+5,788)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,082 miles
    Test number
    134187948496
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Pass37,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    534820467003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,294 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    173849657031
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  31. Fail37,294 miles (+5,716)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    453479957041
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  32. Pass31,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,578 miles
    Test number
    622342356010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 FAM

Does Y23 FAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 FAM expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 FAM?
The MOT on Y23 FAM expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 FAM done?
Y23 FAM was recorded at 162,739 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 6,905 miles a year.
Has Y23 FAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 FAM has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 FAM 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 Y23 FAM find?
Y23 FAM passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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