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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y263 VGNMOT history

Y263 VGN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2021
Mileage
110,101 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 VGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y263 VGN was last recorded at 110,101 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 5,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,716 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,385 miles
Average per year
3,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 110,101 miles
  • 2020 – 104,716 miles
  • 2019 – 95,412 miles
  • 2018 – 85,888 miles
  • 2017 – 76,415 miles
  • 2016 – 73,159 miles
  • 2015 – 71,721 miles
  • 2014 – 70,218 miles
  • 2013 – 68,730 miles
  • 2012 – 67,029 miles
  • 2011 – 65,010 miles
  • 2010 – 63,444 miles
  • 2009 – 61,440 miles
  • 2008 – 59,732 miles
  • 2007 – 58,170 miles
  • 2006 – 56,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,101 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cracked
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front brake discs
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,101 miles (+5,385)8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,101 miles
    Test number
    955557957384
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle

  2. Pass104,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,716 miles
    Test number
    702333222806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,714 miles (+9,302)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,714 miles
    Test number
    757462561683
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass95,412 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    712516467607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,411 miles (+9,523)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,411 miles
    Test number
    358199230101
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part of cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside h/l poor pattern lens (both fogged)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,888 miles
    Test number
    825476032638
    • AdvisoryFront both strut top mountings have slight play

  7. Fail85,888 miles (+9,473)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,888 miles
    Test number
    444324830606
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low BOTH lens fogged on both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both strut top mountings have slight play

  8. Pass76,415 miles (+3,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,415 miles
    Test number
    114779825800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass73,159 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,159 miles
    Test number
    632103675542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,721 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,721 miles
    Test number
    906009035170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    277991644137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,218 miles (+1,488)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,218 miles
    Test number
    757151544128
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass68,730 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    646543443171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    247918432103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,029 miles (+2,019)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    277078832435
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass65,010 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    779570841130
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,444 miles (+2,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    293481140190
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,440 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,440 miles
    Test number
    841051849183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,732 miles (+1,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    883353248116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass58,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    383518337153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,166 miles (+1,581)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,166 miles
    Test number
    224278637416
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass56,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,585 miles
    Test number
    222942336416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y263 VGN

Does Y263 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y263 VGN expired on 23 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y263 VGN?
The MOT on Y263 VGN expired on 23 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y263 VGN done?
Y263 VGN was recorded at 110,101 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 3,457 miles a year.
Has Y263 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 VGN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y263 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 Y263 VGN find?
Y263 VGN failed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 8 major defects and 9 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, and 14 more.

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