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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y257 JDUMOT history

Y257 JDU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,688 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 JDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 JDU was last recorded at 133,688 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,011 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
4,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,688 miles
  • 2025 – 133,011 miles
  • 2024 – 132,211 miles
  • 2023 – 130,654 miles
  • 2022 – 128,300 miles
  • 2021 – 124,492 miles
  • 2020 – 122,706 miles
  • 2019 – 116,909 miles
  • 2018 – 113,508 miles
  • 2017 – 111,371 miles
  • 2016 – 106,501 miles
  • 2015 – 103,734 miles
  • 2014 – 100,546 miles
  • 2013 – 96,798 miles
  • 2012 – 92,298 miles
  • 2011 – 86,516 miles
  • 2010 – 80,749 miles
  • 2009 – 73,253 miles
  • 2008 – 64,439 miles
  • 2007 – 55,557 miles
  • 2006 – 47,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension mounting area's and components (5.3.6 (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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,688 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,688 miles
    Test number
    468240555106
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension mounting area's and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,688 miles (+677)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,688 miles
    Test number
    970232956450
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension mounting area's and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,011 miles (+800)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,011 miles
    Test number
    662437549598
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective support (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,211 miles (+1,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,211 miles
    Test number
    937977667564
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass130,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    176922807112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail130,654 miles (+2,354)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    884993759240
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass128,300 miles (+3,808)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,300 miles
    Test number
    698164888202
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,492 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,492 miles
    Test number
    559147869617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,706 miles (+5,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,706 miles
    Test number
    689828019205
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass116,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    116,909 miles
    Test number
    729139396366
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail116,908 miles (+3,400)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,908 miles
    Test number
    157584541004
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,508 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,508 miles
    Test number
    983687614938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,371 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,371 miles
    Test number
    275742414468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,501 miles (+2,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    609716938171
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger broken.
    • AdvisoryNsf shock absorber has a slight leak.
    • AdvisoryStone chip in zone B.

  15. Pass103,734 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,734 miles
    Test number
    237413905138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger broken.

  16. Fail103,734 miles (+3,188)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,734 miles
    Test number
    408073305132
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger broken.
    • NoteFront brake application close to limit.
    • NoteFront discs corroding on inner faces.

  17. Pass100,546 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,546 miles
    Test number
    327778494098
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs, inner faces corroded.

  18. Fail100,546 miles (+3,748)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,546 miles
    Test number
    867328394040
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs, inner faces corroded.

  19. Fail96,798 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,798 miles
    Test number
    268150303187
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s steering arm

  20. Pass96,798 miles (+4,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,798 miles
    Test number
    797090403182
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s steering arm

  21. Pass92,298 miles (+5,782)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,298 miles
    Test number
    286321802424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inside braking suface areas,though not to excess
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting bracket detatched from exhaust pipe,though system still secured by other mountings
    • NoteSlight play in nearside frront hub assembley

  22. Pass86,516 miles (+5,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    599054391054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass80,749 miles (+7,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,749 miles
    Test number
    171607890072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass73,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,253 miles
    Test number
    163287689008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,253 miles (+8,814)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,253 miles
    Test number
    321457889065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass64,439 miles (+8,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    883829888044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass55,557 miles (+8,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    734044397045
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass47,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    393490106151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 JDU

Does Y257 JDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 JDU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 JDU?
The MOT on Y257 JDU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 JDU done?
Y257 JDU was recorded at 133,688 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,332 miles a year.
Has Y257 JDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 JDU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y257 JDU 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 Y257 JDU find?
Y257 JDU passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules slightly corroded; central exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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