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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y289 TBFMOT history

Y289 TBF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
45,864 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 TBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 TBF was last recorded at 45,864 miles on 27 Oct 2023, 2,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,600 miles · 26 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,264 miles
Average per year
1,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 45,864 miles
  • 2022 – 43,600 miles
  • 2020 – 41,195 miles
  • 2019 – 38,543 miles
  • 2018 – 34,696 miles
  • 2017 – 29,985 miles
  • 2016 – 26,981 miles
  • 2015 – 25,548 miles
  • 2014 – 24,416 miles
  • 2013 – 23,182 miles
  • 2012 – 22,164 miles
  • 2011 – 21,370 miles
  • 2010 – 20,215 miles
  • 2009 – 19,272 miles
  • 2008 – 18,123 miles
  • 2007 – 15,606 miles
  • 2006 – 11,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,864 miles (+2,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    966624167665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass43,600 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,600 miles
    Test number
    468365363088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail43,550 miles (+2,355)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,550 miles
    Test number
    558404527442
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass41,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,195 miles
    Test number
    238688063356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail41,195 miles (+2,652)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,195 miles
    Test number
    582771366412
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass38,543 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    960074336666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail38,457 miles (+3,761)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,457 miles
    Test number
    598364576779
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass34,696 miles (+4,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,696 miles
    Test number
    120924676627
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres outer sidewalls cracked

  9. Pass29,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,985 miles
    Test number
    156153226401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail29,985 miles (+3,004)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,985 miles
    Test number
    404267917448
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass26,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    692385906075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,981 miles (+1,433)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    871880471581
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass25,548 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,548 miles
    Test number
    308844045066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,416 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,416 miles
    Test number
    148418134006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,182 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,182 miles
    Test number
    807843143035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,164 miles (+794)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,164 miles
    Test number
    318927242093
    • NoteENGINE LIGHT ON

  17. Pass21,370 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,370 miles
    Test number
    276081641001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,215 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,215 miles
    Test number
    222372740065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,272 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,272 miles
    Test number
    931114659045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,123 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,123 miles
    Test number
    211215648099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,099 miles (+2,493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    662669438022
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass15,606 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,606 miles
    Test number
    370914257024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,925 miles
    Test number
    654861446086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 TBF

Does Y289 TBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 TBF expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 TBF?
The MOT on Y289 TBF expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 TBF done?
Y289 TBF was recorded at 45,864 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2023, an average of 1,917 miles a year.
Has Y289 TBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 TBF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y289 TBF 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 TBF find?
Y289 TBF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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