Volkswagen Bora
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
Y272 ERUMOT history
Y272 ERU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,099 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 125,099 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,125 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y272 ERU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y272 ERU was last recorded at 125,099 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,088 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 5,125 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,099 miles
- 2025 – 124,144 miles
- 2024 – 123,067 miles
- 2023 – 121,534 miles
- 2022 – 120,212 miles
- 2021 – 117,865 miles
- 2020 – 116,056 miles
- 2019 – 112,944 miles
- 2018 – 108,296 miles
- 2017 – 102,973 miles
- 2016 – 95,928 miles
- 2015 – 89,187 miles
- 2014 – 81,950 miles
- 2013 – 74,370 miles
- 2012 – 66,969 miles
- 2011 – 61,704 miles
- 2010 – 54,170 miles
- 2009 – 47,740 miles
- 2008 – 40,862 miles
- 2007 – 33,226 miles
- 2006 – 22,495 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,099 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Coolant leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,099 miles (+11)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 125,099 miles
- Test number
- 405555348993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail125,088 miles (+944)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,088 miles
- Test number
- 532197225491
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass124,144 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 124,144 miles
- Test number
- 630099309629
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail124,144 miles (+1,077)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,144 miles
- Test number
- 473929561781
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,067 miles (+66)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 123,067 miles
- Test number
- 302641186135
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail123,001 miles (+1,467)1 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,001 miles
- Test number
- 860366746408
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,534 miles (+1,322)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 121,534 miles
- Test number
- 192569667737
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,212 miles (+2,347)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 120,212 miles
- Test number
- 841139804202
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass117,865 miles (+1,809)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 117,865 miles
- Test number
- 738244955074
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes deteriorated
Pass116,056 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 116,056 miles
- Test number
- 225394102592
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Fail116,056 miles (+3,112)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,056 miles
- Test number
- 106818891529
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass112,944 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 112,944 miles
- Test number
- 989174333429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,296 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 108,296 miles
- Test number
- 659158111687
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail108,296 miles (+5,323)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,296 miles
- Test number
- 768546329639
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass102,973 miles (+7,045)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 102,973 miles
- Test number
- 188017774780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 95,928 miles
- Test number
- 650439352160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,928 miles (+6,741)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,928 miles
- Test number
- 884936982733
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass89,187 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 89,187 miles
- Test number
- 938637785103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,083 miles (+7,133)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,083 miles
- Test number
- 959831585188
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass81,950 miles (+7,580)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 81,950 miles
- Test number
- 147129884125
- 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)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
- NoteRear brake discs deteriorated
Pass74,370 miles (+7,401)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,370 miles
- Test number
- 246939893193
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass66,969 miles (+5,265)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,969 miles
- Test number
- 567470702259
- NoteFront tyres worn close to limit
- NoteOsr tyre worn close to limit
Pass61,704 miles (+7,534)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 61,704 miles
- Test number
- 969290401288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,170 miles (+6,430)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 54,170 miles
- Test number
- 640630610262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,740 miles (+6,878)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 47,740 miles
- Test number
- 994618709241
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass40,862 miles (+7,636)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 40,862 miles
- Test number
- 394950708492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,226 miles (+10,731)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 33,226 miles
- Test number
- 294160197454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 22,495 miles
- Test number
- 890528696120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y272 ERU
- Does Y272 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 ERU is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y272 ERU?
- The MOT on Y272 ERU is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y272 ERU done?
- Y272 ERU was recorded at 125,099 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
- Has Y272 ERU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y272 ERU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y272 ERU 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 Y272 ERU find?
- Y272 ERU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, and 5 more.
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