
Volkswagen Bora
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y297 JDUMOT history
Y297 JDU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 214,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 214,690 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 JDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y297 JDU was last recorded at 214,690 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 3,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 211,197 miles · 27 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,493 miles
- Average per year
- 6,919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 214,690 miles
- 2024 – 211,197 miles
- 2021 – 202,934 miles
- 2020 – 200,716 miles
- 2017 – 199,932 miles
- 2016 – 197,264 miles
- 2015 – 190,002 miles
- 2014 – 183,506 miles
- 2013 – 174,634 miles
- 2012 – 166,128 miles
- 2011 – 159,329 miles
- 2010 – 145,245 miles
- 2009 – 122,350 miles
- 2008 – 110,348 miles
- 2007 – 93,860 miles
- 2006 – 82,213 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure hanging on axle (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront oil leaks engine
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight leak at steering rack
- AdvisoryMan light not visible pre 2008
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside front coil spring not seated correctly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front grille loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail214,690 miles (+3,493)1 dangerous15 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,690 miles
- Test number
- 700418143664
- DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure hanging on axle (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront oil leaks engine
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight leak at steering rack
- AdvisoryMan light not visible pre 2008
Pass211,197 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 211,197 miles
- Test number
- 898467307556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front coil spring not seated correctly
Fail211,174 miles (+8,240)14 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,174 miles
- Test number
- 120283040880
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure nearside + offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves streak + slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield not fully secure
- AdvisoryNearside front coil spring not seated correctly
Pass202,934 miles (+13)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 202,934 miles
- Test number
- 383910967938
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded
- AdvisoryFront grille loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not mounted correctly
- AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill cover fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryToo much oil in engine
Fail202,921 miles (+2,205)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,921 miles
- Test number
- 798793693313
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested offside front bearing loose (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront grille loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not mounted correctly
- AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill cover fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryToo much oil in engine
Pass200,716 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 200,716 miles
- Test number
- 425372349216
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail200,713 miles (+781)5 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,713 miles
- Test number
- 482970721600
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Footbrake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cannot access fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass199,932 miles (+61)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 199,932 miles
- Test number
- 950037384861
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail199,871 miles (+2,607)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,871 miles
- Test number
- 613574208460
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass197,264 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 197,264 miles
- Test number
- 950730800682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,251 miles (+7,249)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,251 miles
- Test number
- 523424269531
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass190,002 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 190,002 miles
- Test number
- 915431945038
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail189,981 miles (+6,475)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,981 miles
- Test number
- 155320645401
- FailureOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass183,506 miles (+93)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 183,506 miles
- Test number
- 195543244407
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail183,413 miles (+8,779)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,413 miles
- Test number
- 198287734465
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass174,634 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 174,634 miles
- Test number
- 306274843007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,546 miles (+8,418)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,546 miles
- Test number
- 287377533014
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass166,128 miles (+6,799)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 166,128 miles
- Test number
- 927821842096
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Pass159,329 miles (+195)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 159,329 miles
- Test number
- 858469341040
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAir conditioning leaking at condenser unit.
Fail159,134 miles (+13,889)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,134 miles
- Test number
- 607698131061
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteAir conditioning leaking at condenser unit.
Pass145,245 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 145,245 miles
- Test number
- 161884830445
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail145,245 miles (+22,895)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,245 miles
- Test number
- 243084830002
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,350 miles (+12,002)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 122,350 miles
- Test number
- 504519049081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,348 miles (+16,488)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 110,348 miles
- Test number
- 681980868064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,860 miles (+11,647)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 93,860 miles
- Test number
- 484504357082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 82,213 miles
- Test number
- 450533336035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y297 JDU
- Does Y297 JDU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y297 JDU expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 JDU?
- The MOT on Y297 JDU expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y297 JDU done?
- Y297 JDU was recorded at 214,690 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
- Has Y297 JDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 JDU has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y297 JDU 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 Y297 JDU find?
- Y297 JDU failed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 15 major defects and 4 advisories: front bumper likely to become detached; nearside front floor excessively deteriorated holed; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 17 more.
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