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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,000 cc

Y242 MCDMOT history

Y242 MCD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
118,388 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 MCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 MCD was last recorded at 118,388 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 2,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,250 miles · 22 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,138 miles
Average per year
5,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,388 miles
  • 2021 – 116,250 miles
  • 2020 – 114,558 miles
  • 2019 – 108,142 miles
  • 2018 – 102,250 miles
  • 2017 – 95,781 miles
  • 2016 – 89,620 miles
  • 2015 – 83,088 miles
  • 2014 – 77,106 miles
  • 2013 – 71,392 miles
  • 2012 – 66,173 miles
  • 2011 – 61,317 miles
  • 2010 – 59,155 miles
  • 2009 – 56,110 miles
  • 2008 – 51,283 miles
  • 2007 – 44,275 miles
  • 2006 – 37,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,388 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rubber bush on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion no hole yet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,388 miles (+2,138)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    467818562203
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rubber bush on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass116,250 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    336764334089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail116,245 miles (+1,687)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    792768014570
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,558 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,558 miles
    Test number
    520931937955
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion no hole yet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail114,557 miles (+6,415)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,557 miles
    Test number
    598606274933
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion no hole yet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass108,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,142 miles
    Test number
    269364560548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91v mich (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens bits missing but not showing whiute light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail108,142 miles (+5,892)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,142 miles
    Test number
    521357495012
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91v mich (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens bits missing but not showing whiute light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    445364532257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail102,250 miles (+6,469)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    461104620259
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass95,781 miles (+6,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,781 miles
    Test number
    718378371337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  11. Pass89,620 miles (+6,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    588420341384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  12. Pass83,088 miles (+5,982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    366647345033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  13. Pass77,106 miles (+5,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,106 miles
    Test number
    299987234001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,392 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,392 miles
    Test number
    975565143083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,173 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    618518942064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,317 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,317 miles
    Test number
    359957411031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,155 miles (+3,045)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    461679240018
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrown marks starting to show around front antiroll bar mount rubbers.

  18. Pass56,110 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    530317939006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteDent o/s/r panel
    • NoteInterior light not working correctly on o/s/f door
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r wheels damaged
    • NoteO/s/r centre cap scratched
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  19. Fail56,110 miles (+4,827)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    350337239092
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDent o/s/r panel
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteInterior light not working correctly on o/s/f door
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r wheels damaged
    • NoteO/s/r centre cap scratched
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  20. Pass51,283 miles (+7,008)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    270265938057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise heavy cracking nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise nail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise sticker in swept area

  21. Pass44,275 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    824136037033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,219 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    330915146019
    • NoteAdvise nail in nearside rear tyre tread
    • NoteAdvise slight wear to front anti roll bar bushes

Questions about Y242 MCD

Does Y242 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 MCD expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 MCD?
The MOT on Y242 MCD expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 MCD done?
Y242 MCD was recorded at 118,388 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
Has Y242 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 MCD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y242 MCD 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 Y242 MCD find?
Y242 MCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rubber bush on both side; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both side, and 4 more.

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