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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y248 VGPMOT history

Y248 VGP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2024
Mileage
183,596 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 VGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 VGP was last recorded at 183,596 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,591 miles · 19 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 183,596 miles
  • 2022 – 182,286 miles
  • 2021 – 180,897 miles
  • 2020 – 180,087 miles
  • 2019 – 176,973 miles
  • 2018 – 170,436 miles
  • 2017 – 164,281 miles
  • 2016 – 158,401 miles
  • 2015 – 153,246 miles
  • 2014 – 144,582 miles
  • 2013 – 133,726 miles
  • 2012 – 125,191 miles
  • 2011 – 116,647 miles
  • 2010 – 110,669 miles
  • 2009 – 106,663 miles
  • 2008 – 100,458 miles
  • 2007 – 94,133 miles
  • 2006 – 87,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,596 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust mount badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,596 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    183,596 miles
    Test number
    732621828566
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,591 miles (+1,305)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,591 miles
    Test number
    251856335200
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,286 miles (+1,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,286 miles
    Test number
    477593640070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,897 miles (+810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,897 miles
    Test number
    594353057276
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass180,087 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    180,087 miles
    Test number
    391918430994
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail180,087 miles (+3,114)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,087 miles
    Test number
    393142340423
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass176,973 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    176,973 miles
    Test number
    462162712090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,436 miles
    Test number
    747110635121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail170,436 miles (+6,155)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,436 miles
    Test number
    819442308786
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass164,281 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    164,281 miles
    Test number
    721783529268
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount badly corroded

  11. Fail164,279 miles (+5,878)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,279 miles
    Test number
    241538368550
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount badly corroded

  12. Pass158,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    158,401 miles
    Test number
    848836898950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,401 miles (+5,155)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,401 miles
    Test number
    224373192915
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass153,246 miles (+8,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    153,246 miles
    Test number
    857050925285
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail144,582 miles1 repaired9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,582 miles
    Test number
    555434814274
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  16. Pass144,582 miles (+10,856)9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    144,582 miles
    Test number
    728394014222
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  17. Pass133,726 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    133,726 miles
    Test number
    365119893106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail133,726 miles (+8,535)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,726 miles
    Test number
    145546393189
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass125,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,191 miles
    Test number
    488024612227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,191 miles (+8,544)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,191 miles
    Test number
    576564312283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  21. Pass116,647 miles (+5,978)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    515289171135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine belly pan fitted
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

  22. Fail110,669 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,669 miles
    Test number
    762612470144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass110,669 miles (+4,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,669 miles
    Test number
    831742070110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass106,663 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,663 miles
    Test number
    651019569196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,458 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,458 miles
    Test number
    471749668176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass94,133 miles (+6,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    94,133 miles
    Test number
    224764467435
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass87,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    87,988 miles
    Test number
    623991376149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 VGP

Does Y248 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 VGP expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 VGP?
The MOT on Y248 VGP expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 VGP done?
Y248 VGP was recorded at 183,596 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 5,569 miles a year.
Has Y248 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 VGP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y248 VGP 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 VGP find?
Y248 VGP passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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