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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y285 SUDMOT history

Y285 SUD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
133,812 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 SUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 SUD was last recorded at 133,812 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 1,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,008 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,804 miles
Average per year
5,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,812 miles
  • 2023 – 132,008 miles
  • 2022 – 128,623 miles
  • 2020 – 123,287 miles
  • 2019 – 120,698 miles
  • 2018 – 118,444 miles
  • 2017 – 116,031 miles
  • 2016 – 112,376 miles
  • 2015 – 108,379 miles
  • 2014 – 106,216 miles
  • 2013 – 103,587 miles
  • 2012 – 94,610 miles
  • 2011 – 81,206 miles
  • 2010 – 68,357 miles
  • 2009 – 60,450 miles
  • 2008 – 52,727 miles
  • 2007 – 45,323 miles
  • 2006 – 36,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,812 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,812 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,812 miles
    Test number
    130894065107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,008 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,008 miles
    Test number
    514937770487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,000 miles (+1,381)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    272830923765
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,619 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,619 miles
    Test number
    586192110623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,616 miles (+1,993)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,616 miles
    Test number
    290580457910
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass128,623 miles (+5,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,623 miles
    Test number
    482643751783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,287 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,287 miles
    Test number
    607242669550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,698 miles (+2,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,698 miles
    Test number
    502487780443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass118,444 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    374364789539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,031 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,031 miles
    Test number
    851424140003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,376 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,376 miles
    Test number
    394238221794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,379 miles (+2,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,379 miles
    Test number
    751900754152
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  13. Pass106,216 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,216 miles
    Test number
    376422554435
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail106,216 miles (+2,629)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,216 miles
    Test number
    406922654271
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass103,587 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,587 miles
    Test number
    458211233267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail103,546 miles (+8,936)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,546 miles
    Test number
    739765723230
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass94,610 miles (+13,404)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,610 miles
    Test number
    459103442208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,206 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    375897721443
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail81,206 miles (+12,849)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    857087621260
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass68,357 miles (+7,907)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,357 miles
    Test number
    383559240223
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play at N/S/F steering rack.

  21. Pass60,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,450 miles
    Test number
    700467759225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail60,450 miles (+7,723)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,450 miles
    Test number
    701607759251
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass52,727 miles (+7,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    231065758229
    • AdvisorySteering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  24. Fail45,323 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,323 miles
    Test number
    202684657220
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass45,323 miles (+8,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,323 miles
    Test number
    320824457249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass36,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,576 miles
    Test number
    291058756283
    • NoteAdvise slight play o/s track rod inner joint

Questions about Y285 SUD

Does Y285 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 SUD expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 SUD?
The MOT on Y285 SUD expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 SUD done?
Y285 SUD was recorded at 133,812 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 5,325 miles a year.
Has Y285 SUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 SUD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y285 SUD 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 Y285 SUD find?
Y285 SUD passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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