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Volkswagen Bora

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,000 cc

Y274 CAVMOT history

Y274 CAV is a green petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2023
Mileage
111,320 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 CAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 CAV was last recorded at 111,320 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,318 miles · 11 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,320 miles
  • 2021 – 107,921 miles
  • 2020 – 105,352 miles
  • 2019 – 102,688 miles
  • 2018 – 100,178 miles
  • 2017 – 97,792 miles
  • 2016 – 94,491 miles
  • 2015 – 91,558 miles
  • 2014 – 86,227 miles
  • 2013 – 82,335 miles
  • 2012 – 80,203 miles
  • 2011 – 74,488 miles
  • 2009 – 71,758 miles
  • 2008 – 64,621 miles
  • 2007 – 60,525 miles
  • 2006 – 57,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,320 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,320 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    154508385498
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  2. Fail111,318 miles (+3,397)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,318 miles
    Test number
    942036984010
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  3. Pass107,921 miles (+2,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,921 miles
    Test number
    855919112366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,352 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,352 miles
    Test number
    746312988918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,688 miles (+2,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    127083213865
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,178 miles (+2,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    529974020037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass97,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,792 miles
    Test number
    974705475741
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail97,791 miles (+3,300)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,791 miles
    Test number
    559933939326
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass94,491 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    349839070946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,558 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,558 miles
    Test number
    189457615233
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail91,558 miles (+5,331)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,558 miles
    Test number
    906547915266
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail86,227 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,227 miles
    Test number
    156855134444
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass86,227 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,227 miles
    Test number
    428915734034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,335 miles
    Test number
    779479103052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,335 miles (+2,132)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,335 miles
    Test number
    917469903004
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass80,203 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,203 miles
    Test number
    255842732088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNs mirror glass cracked

  17. Fail80,202 miles (+5,714)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,202 miles
    Test number
    689240122093
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNs mirror glass cracked

  18. Pass74,488 miles (+2,730)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    688523031082
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll four brake disc's surface rust.

  19. Pass71,758 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,758 miles
    Test number
    852285649203
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail71,755 miles (+7,134)4 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,755 miles
    Test number
    951825349202
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass64,621 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    621621598121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,525 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,525 miles
    Test number
    824025887114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,073 miles
    Test number
    372067586114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 CAV

Does Y274 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 CAV expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 CAV?
The MOT on Y274 CAV expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 CAV done?
Y274 CAV was recorded at 111,320 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 3,367 miles a year.
Has Y274 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 CAV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y274 CAV 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 Y274 CAV find?
Y274 CAV passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.

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