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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y286 FBDMOT history

Y286 FBD is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2023
Mileage
174,972 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 FBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 FBD was last recorded at 174,972 miles on 17 May 2022, 13,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,872 miles · 22 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
13,100 miles
Average per year
6,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,972 miles
  • 2021 – 161,872 miles
  • 2020 – 160,907 miles
  • 2019 – 160,259 miles
  • 2018 – 154,669 miles
  • 2017 – 151,448 miles
  • 2016 – 145,483 miles
  • 2014 – 144,119 miles
  • 2013 – 135,582 miles
  • 2012 – 125,510 miles
  • 2011 – 114,730 miles
  • 2009 – 105,825 miles
  • 2008 – 92,379 miles
  • 2007 – 78,824 miles
  • 2006 – 69,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,972 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel hard to rotate
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,972 miles (+13,100)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    174,972 miles
    Test number
    513248285468
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel hard to rotate
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,872 miles (+965)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,872 miles
    Test number
    940604969461
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass160,907 miles (+648)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,907 miles
    Test number
    359824443655
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass160,259 miles (+5,590)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,259 miles
    Test number
    570964003626
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty

  5. Pass154,669 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,669 miles
    Test number
    108134697885
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass151,448 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,448 miles
    Test number
    483758706598
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Fail151,425 miles (+5,942)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,425 miles
    Test number
    360788986971
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass145,483 miles (+1,364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,483 miles
    Test number
    209336346507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front arch
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror damaged

  9. Pass144,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    144,119 miles
    Test number
    998290294295
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail144,119 miles (+8,537)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,119 miles
    Test number
    596489984262
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass135,582 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    135,582 miles
    Test number
    927888563275
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear damage to vehicle

  12. Fail135,582 miles (+10,072)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,582 miles
    Test number
    299598063234
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear damage to vehicle

  13. Pass125,510 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,510 miles
    Test number
    476525872262
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  14. Fail125,506 miles (+10,776)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,506 miles
    Test number
    569151172270
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  15. Pass114,730 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,730 miles
    Test number
    647499381195
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake just meets requirments

  16. Fail114,728 miles (+8,903)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,728 miles
    Test number
    715028781115
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake just meets requirments

  17. Pass105,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,825 miles
    Test number
    420261979259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,825 miles (+13,446)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,825 miles
    Test number
    141931079252
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass92,379 miles (+13,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    873479768265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,824 miles (+9,507)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    753600077214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,317 miles
    Test number
    564173576246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 FBD

Does Y286 FBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 FBD expired on 16 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 FBD?
The MOT on Y286 FBD expired on 16 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 FBD done?
Y286 FBD was recorded at 174,972 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 6,761 miles a year.
Has Y286 FBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 FBD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on Y286 FBD 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 Y286 FBD find?
Y286 FBD passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 6 advisories: exhaust noisy; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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