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Volkswagen Bora

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y249 SUDMOT history

Y249 SUD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 98,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,068 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 SUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 SUD was last recorded at 98,068 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 4,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2021: 75,304 miles, lower than 75,305 miles on 20 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,853 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,215 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,068 miles
  • 2025 – 93,853 miles
  • 2024 – 89,603 miles
  • 2023 – 84,373 miles
  • 2022 – 79,618 miles
  • 2021 – 75,304 miles
  • 2020 – 70,730 miles
  • 2019 – 64,272 miles
  • 2018 – 62,204 miles
  • 2017 – 61,722 miles
  • 2016 – 60,529 miles
  • 2015 – 59,040 miles
  • 2014 – 55,672 miles
  • 2013 – 54,590 miles
  • 2012 – 53,326 miles
  • 2011 – 52,130 miles
  • 2010 – 50,966 miles
  • 2009 – 49,161 miles
  • 2008 – 47,649 miles
  • 2007 – 44,671 miles
  • 2006 – 42,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,068 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

34 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,068 miles
    Test number
    364905635399
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,068 miles (+4,215)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,068 miles
    Test number
    837255350006
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    512148115323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,853 miles (+4,250)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    926939680035
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass89,603 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,603 miles
    Test number
    819966550452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,373 miles
    Test number
    149792788920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,373 miles (+4,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,373 miles
    Test number
    288407148413
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass79,618 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,618 miles
    Test number
    601744680862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,304 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,304 miles
    Test number
    859821967351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,305 miles (+4,575)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    574923939719
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    814495188491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,730 miles (+6,458)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    201867416395
    • MajorBraking system leaking Servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass64,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    228563761763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,272 miles (+2,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    506661950279
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass62,204 miles (+482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,204 miles
    Test number
    392242875842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,722 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,722 miles
    Test number
    494348666615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    993139254801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,529 miles (+1,489)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    698083437413
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass59,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    569404385033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,040 miles (+3,368)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    349202085065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass55,672 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,672 miles
    Test number
    286439894036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,590 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    606286103170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail54,590 miles (+1,264)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    609362703130
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded at mounting

  24. Pass53,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,326 miles
    Test number
    235733002195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,326 miles (+1,196)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,326 miles
    Test number
    387213602129
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass52,130 miles (+1,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,130 miles
    Test number
    278200991095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass50,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    990181190035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail50,966 miles (+1,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    933350190050
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass49,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,161 miles
    Test number
    193545379453
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Fail49,161 miles (+1,512)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,161 miles
    Test number
    561705779049
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass47,649 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,649 miles
    Test number
    734068188065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass44,671 miles (+1,711)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,671 miles
    Test number
    473356587097
    • NoteBOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

  33. Pass42,960 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,960 miles
    Test number
    980588986052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail42,957 miles3 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    990737586042
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED AND PITTED CLOSE TO LIMIT
    • NoteBOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT WING UNDERSHEILD INSECURE

Questions about Y249 SUD

Does Y249 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 SUD is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y249 SUD?
The MOT on Y249 SUD is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 SUD done?
Y249 SUD was recorded at 98,068 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has Y249 SUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 SUD has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y249 SUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y249 SUD find?
Y249 SUD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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