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Volkswagen Bora

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y289 LCJMOT history

Y289 LCJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2024
Mileage
170,793 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 LCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 LCJ was last recorded at 170,793 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,759 miles · 15 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
6,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,793 miles
  • 2022 – 169,289 miles
  • 2021 – 167,937 miles
  • 2020 – 166,345 miles
  • 2019 – 164,734 miles
  • 2017 – 158,060 miles
  • 2016 – 154,067 miles
  • 2015 – 149,967 miles
  • 2014 – 144,123 miles
  • 2013 – 136,220 miles
  • 2012 – 127,205 miles
  • 2011 – 116,857 miles
  • 2010 – 107,696 miles
  • 2009 – 99,415 miles
  • 2008 – 90,053 miles
  • 2007 – 79,450 miles
  • 2006 – 69,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,793 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front Lower

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,793 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,793 miles
    Test number
    385031382027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail170,759 miles (+1,470)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,759 miles
    Test number
    821059748178
    • MajorFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONTS O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass169,289 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,289 miles
    Test number
    564306183675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail169,289 miles (+1,352)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,289 miles
    Test number
    210564396879
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass167,937 miles (+1,592)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,937 miles
    Test number
    460852926260
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass166,345 miles (+1,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,345 miles
    Test number
    514063170979
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass164,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    164,734 miles
    Test number
    770689757291
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail164,734 miles (+6,674)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,734 miles
    Test number
    726743712841
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,060 miles (+3,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    746126598592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass154,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    154,067 miles
    Test number
    463524706320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,067 miles (+4,100)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,067 miles
    Test number
    845384098195
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass149,967 miles (+5,844)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,967 miles
    Test number
    998830715259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass144,123 miles (+7,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    144,123 miles
    Test number
    339823214270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass136,220 miles (+9,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,220 miles
    Test number
    897372413244
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass127,205 miles (+10,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,205 miles
    Test number
    765250222278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass116,857 miles (+9,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,857 miles
    Test number
    939330021202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail107,696 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,696 miles
    Test number
    422239410290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass107,696 miles (+8,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    107,696 miles
    Test number
    854639310216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass99,415 miles (+9,362)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,415 miles
    Test number
    791332229244
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly.

  20. Pass90,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    293800418274
    • 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)

  21. Fail90,053 miles (+10,603)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    360920718451
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

  22. Pass79,450 miles (+10,314)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    920024097168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,136 miles
    Test number
    603865616270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y289 LCJ

Does Y289 LCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 LCJ expired on 5 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 LCJ?
The MOT on Y289 LCJ expired on 5 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 LCJ done?
Y289 LCJ was recorded at 170,793 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
Has Y289 LCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 LCJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y289 LCJ 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 Y289 LCJ find?
Y289 LCJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts o/s n/s; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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