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Volkswagen Bora

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,000 cc

Y274 YJEMOT history

Y274 YJE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 248,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
248,695 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 YJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 YJE was last recorded at 248,695 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,265 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,430 miles
Average per year
6,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,695 miles
  • 2025 – 245,265 miles
  • 2024 – 242,656 miles
  • 2023 – 238,835 miles
  • 2022 – 235,914 miles
  • 2021 – 230,297 miles
  • 2020 – 226,932 miles
  • 2019 – 223,305 miles
  • 2018 – 218,299 miles
  • 2017 – 202,283 miles
  • 2016 – 192,058 miles
  • 2015 – 184,778 miles
  • 2014 – 180,054 miles
  • 2013 – 174,400 miles
  • 2012 – 167,595 miles
  • 2011 – 163,180 miles
  • 2010 – 158,778 miles
  • 2009 – 149,353 miles
  • 2008 – 142,650 miles
  • 2007 – 134,757 miles
  • 2006 – 125,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,695 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,695 miles (+3,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    248,695 miles
    Test number
    845630009586
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass245,265 miles (+10)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    245,265 miles
    Test number
    212756125658
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Fail245,255 miles (+2,599)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,255 miles
    Test number
    306448502789
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass242,656 miles (+3,821)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    242,656 miles
    Test number
    666150631606
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass238,835 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    238,835 miles
    Test number
    289989496383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D, bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail238,835 miles (+2,921)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,835 miles
    Test number
    234788819916
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D, bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass235,914 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    235,914 miles
    Test number
    278410272681
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail235,914 miles (+5,617)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,914 miles
    Test number
    225787081402
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass230,297 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    230,297 miles
    Test number
    910864513669
    • AdvisoryEXHAST SYSTEM RUSTING.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail230,297 miles (+3,365)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,297 miles
    Test number
    296138960679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryEXHAST SYSTEM RUSTING.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass226,932 miles (+3,627)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    226,932 miles
    Test number
    226876139257
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass223,305 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    223,305 miles
    Test number
    296310660225
    • AdvisoryBoth rear damper bump stops are broken up.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail223,304 miles (+5,005)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,304 miles
    Test number
    780124937977
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear damper bump stops are broken up.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass218,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    218,299 miles
    Test number
    727831887180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail218,299 miles (+16,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,299 miles
    Test number
    532898596368
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass202,283 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    202,283 miles
    Test number
    782178188554
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracking to side wall

  17. Fail202,280 miles (+10,222)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,280 miles
    Test number
    626306489048
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracking to side wall

  18. Pass192,058 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    192,058 miles
    Test number
    529196067151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  19. Fail192,047 miles (+7,269)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,047 miles
    Test number
    427017753756
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass184,778 miles (+4,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    184,778 miles
    Test number
    426489575679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorating

  21. Pass180,054 miles (+5,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    180,054 miles
    Test number
    456289964221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm 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)

  22. Pass174,400 miles (+6,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    174,400 miles
    Test number
    499030473283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass167,595 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    167,595 miles
    Test number
    409015162235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass163,180 miles (+4,402)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    163,180 miles
    Test number
    875689751280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc inner faces slightly pitted

  25. Fail158,778 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,778 miles
    Test number
    261624460247
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  26. Pass158,778 miles (+9,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    158,778 miles
    Test number
    733554560286
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  27. Pass149,353 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    149,353 miles
    Test number
    100035089020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass142,650 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    142,650 miles
    Test number
    643948388003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass134,757 miles (+9,581)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    134,757 miles
    Test number
    563355487035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass125,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    125,176 miles
    Test number
    130648486488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 YJE

Does Y274 YJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 YJE is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 YJE?
The MOT on Y274 YJE is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 YJE done?
Y274 YJE was recorded at 248,695 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,019 miles a year.
Has Y274 YJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 YJE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y274 YJE 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 YJE find?
Y274 YJE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear.

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