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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,000 cc

Y248 RGMMOT history

Y248 RGM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
118,960 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 RGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 RGM was last recorded at 118,960 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,855 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
5,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,960 miles
  • 2022 – 110,867 miles
  • 2021 – 103,458 miles
  • 2020 – 99,108 miles
  • 2019 – 95,617 miles
  • 2018 – 91,101 miles
  • 2017 – 84,015 miles
  • 2016 – 79,195 miles
  • 2015 – 72,766 miles
  • 2014 – 68,542 miles
  • 2013 – 65,653 miles
  • 2012 – 61,864 miles
  • 2011 – 58,065 miles
  • 2010 – 52,227 miles
  • 2009 – 45,712 miles
  • 2008 – 39,370 miles
  • 2007 – 33,750 miles
  • 2006 – 29,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,960 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside/offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,960 miles (+105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,960 miles
    Test number
    149163364236
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,855 miles (+7,988)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,855 miles
    Test number
    386434703859
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,867 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,867 miles
    Test number
    120099966644
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,860 miles (+7,402)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,860 miles
    Test number
    482445171112
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,458 miles (+4,350)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,458 miles
    Test number
    384916921474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass99,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,108 miles
    Test number
    127410922200
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,108 miles (+3,491)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,108 miles
    Test number
    841915071352
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  8. Pass95,617 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    394819135474
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Self dimming liquid leaked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracks in glass
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of central pipe before brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside poor, nearside slight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded under coating across trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail95,617 miles (+4,516)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    113967580004
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower tail broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Self dimming liquid leaked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracks in glass
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of central pipe before brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside poor, nearside slight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded under coating across trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass91,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    935089329204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,101 miles (+7,086)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    196018623734
    • 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)

  12. Pass84,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,015 miles
    Test number
    926185440254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,015 miles (+4,820)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,015 miles
    Test number
    827781795396
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass79,195 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    118822332370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,766 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,766 miles
    Test number
    859274365003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,542 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,542 miles
    Test number
    198490674402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,653 miles (+3,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    138031673068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass61,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,864 miles
    Test number
    645215272008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,864 miles (+3,799)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,864 miles
    Test number
    676995072049
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass58,065 miles (+5,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,065 miles
    Test number
    489556871047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass52,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,227 miles
    Test number
    720275670053
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail52,227 miles (+6,515)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,227 miles
    Test number
    193385970438
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,712 miles
    Test number
    250133469061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,712 miles (+6,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,712 miles
    Test number
    832092069058
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass39,370 miles (+5,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,370 miles
    Test number
    380848478079
    • NoteRear nearside wheel bearing noise

  26. Pass33,750 miles (+3,860)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    813370887085
    • NoteBoth number plates faded

  27. Pass29,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,890 miles
    Test number
    762299576027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y248 RGM

Does Y248 RGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 RGM expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 RGM?
The MOT on Y248 RGM expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 RGM done?
Y248 RGM was recorded at 118,960 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 5,237 miles a year.
Has Y248 RGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 RGM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y248 RGM 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 Y248 RGM find?
Y248 RGM passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 2 more.

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