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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y253 GAEMOT history

Y253 GAE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
110,447 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 GAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 GAE was last recorded at 110,447 miles on 7 Feb 2022, 2,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,668 miles · 4 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,779 miles
Average per year
3,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,447 miles
  • 2021 – 107,668 miles
  • 2020 – 104,428 miles
  • 2019 – 101,137 miles
  • 2018 – 97,724 miles
  • 2017 – 93,473 miles
  • 2016 – 91,383 miles
  • 2015 – 90,672 miles
  • 2014 – 89,711 miles
  • 2013 – 89,011 miles
  • 2012 – 88,127 miles
  • 2011 – 86,828 miles
  • 2010 – 80,487 miles
  • 2009 – 75,251 miles
  • 2008 – 67,013 miles
  • 2007 – 60,598 miles
  • 2006 – 55,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,447 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,447 miles (+2,779)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,447 miles
    Test number
    923023969966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,668 miles (+3,240)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,668 miles
    Test number
    442729689720
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,428 miles
    Test number
    842223583562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail104,428 miles (+3,291)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,428 miles
    Test number
    601545158847
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass101,137 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,137 miles
    Test number
    520101658037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,132 miles (+3,408)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,132 miles
    Test number
    879824397519
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,724 miles (+4,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,724 miles
    Test number
    915200460173
    • 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)

  8. Pass93,473 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,473 miles
    Test number
    983307072937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,383 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    648704148718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,672 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,672 miles
    Test number
    618293935088
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass90,672 miles (+961)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,672 miles
    Test number
    886223835012
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass89,711 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,711 miles
    Test number
    169503824040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,011 miles (+884)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,011 miles
    Test number
    346136713048
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  14. Pass88,127 miles (+1,299)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,127 miles
    Test number
    506900622091
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/corroded
    • NoteFront n/o plate cracked

  15. Pass86,828 miles (+6,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,828 miles
    Test number
    139705221068
    • NoteFront brake discs slight corrosion [inner faces]

  16. Pass80,487 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,487 miles
    Test number
    874412820080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,251 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    173173019004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,013 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    650377308021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,598 miles
    Test number
    854429317096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,598 miles (+5,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,598 miles
    Test number
    141988117497
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass55,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    920823036096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 GAE

Does Y253 GAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 GAE expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 GAE?
The MOT on Y253 GAE expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 GAE done?
Y253 GAE was recorded at 110,447 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2022, an average of 3,431 miles a year.
Has Y253 GAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 GAE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on Y253 GAE 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 Y253 GAE find?
Y253 GAE passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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