Volkswagen Bora
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y259 VGNMOT history
Y259 VGN is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 129,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 129,113 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y259 VGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 22 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y259 VGN was last recorded at 129,113 miles on 13 May 2026, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,938 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 175 miles
- Average per year
- 1,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,113 miles
- 2025 – 128,938 miles
- 2024 – 128,679 miles
- 2023 – 127,699 miles
- 2022 – 127,630 miles
- 2021 – 127,169 miles
- 2020 – 126,723 miles
- 2019 – 126,087 miles
- 2018 – 125,137 miles
- 2017 – 124,390 miles
- 2016 – 123,476 miles
- 2015 – 122,221 miles
- 2014 – 120,348 miles
- 2013 – 117,038 miles
- 2012 – 114,357 miles
- 2011 – 112,086 miles
- 2010 – 109,041 miles
- 2009 – 105,775 miles
- 2008 – 102,713 miles
- 2007 – 99,127 miles
- 2006 – 95,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,113 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
31 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,113 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 129,113 miles
- Test number
- 537417702499
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail129,113 miles (+175)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,113 miles
- Test number
- 515368792141
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass128,938 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 128,938 miles
- Test number
- 826629220025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,679 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 128,679 miles
- Test number
- 917756978300
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail128,679 miles (+980)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,679 miles
- Test number
- 322104209201
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,699 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 127,699 miles
- Test number
- 524573930343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 127,630 miles
- Test number
- 224487766356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,617 miles (+448)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,617 miles
- Test number
- 969831109938
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass127,169 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 127,169 miles
- Test number
- 133425340416
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail127,169 miles (+446)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,169 miles
- Test number
- 479434372308
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass126,723 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 126,723 miles
- Test number
- 252654734228
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail126,723 miles (+636)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,723 miles
- Test number
- 945254096482
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass126,087 miles (+950)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,087 miles
- Test number
- 263517033967
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass125,137 miles (+747)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 125,137 miles
- Test number
- 154637020431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,390 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 124,390 miles
- Test number
- 196325704656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail124,390 miles (+914)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,390 miles
- Test number
- 301236605248
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass123,476 miles (+1,255)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 123,476 miles
- Test number
- 754851146371
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass122,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 122,221 miles
- Test number
- 197375525198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,221 miles (+1,873)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,221 miles
- Test number
- 175035625165
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass120,348 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 120,348 miles
- Test number
- 365449524118
- AdvisoryRear 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)
Fail120,348 miles (+3,310)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,348 miles
- Test number
- 185569424145
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear 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)
Pass117,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 117,038 miles
- Test number
- 797199813118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,038 miles (+2,681)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,038 miles
- Test number
- 637079513148
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass114,357 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 114,357 miles
- Test number
- 386691832176
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Fail114,357 miles (+2,271)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,357 miles
- Test number
- 738731632192
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Pass112,086 miles (+3,045)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 112,086 miles
- Test number
- 289705521139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,041 miles (+3,266)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 109,041 miles
- Test number
- 973631930108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,775 miles (+3,062)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2010
- Odometer
- 105,775 miles
- Test number
- 653932739195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,713 miles (+3,586)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 102,713 miles
- Test number
- 334137728178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,127 miles (+3,512)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 99,127 miles
- Test number
- 260017237138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2007
- Odometer
- 95,615 miles
- Test number
- 651361536150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y259 VGN
- Does Y259 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 VGN is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y259 VGN?
- The MOT on Y259 VGN is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y259 VGN done?
- Y259 VGN was recorded at 129,113 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 1,674 miles a year.
- Has Y259 VGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y259 VGN has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y259 VGN 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 Y259 VGN find?
- Y259 VGN passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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