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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y298 UKUMOT history

Y298 UKU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 209,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2022
Mileage
209,114 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 UKU
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
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 UKU was last recorded at 209,114 miles on 12 Nov 2021, 4,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,635 miles · 17 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
4,479 miles
Average per year
9,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 209,114 miles
  • 2018 – 204,635 miles
  • 2017 – 195,125 miles
  • 2016 – 185,545 miles
  • 2015 – 174,745 miles
  • 2014 – 165,320 miles
  • 2013 – 155,738 miles
  • 2012 – 145,358 miles
  • 2011 – 133,416 miles
  • 2010 – 123,149 miles
  • 2009 – 111,687 miles
  • 2008 – 101,314 miles
  • 2007 – 91,023 miles
  • 2006 – 74,059 miles
  • 2005 – 58,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,114 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,114 miles (+4,479)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,114 miles
    Test number
    514354962779
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass204,635 miles (+9,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    204,635 miles
    Test number
    421633223006
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear minor cracking of rear tyres but no cords visible

  3. Pass195,125 miles (+9,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    195,125 miles
    Test number
    199322547534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,545 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    185,545 miles
    Test number
    601293940543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,389 miles (+10,644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,389 miles
    Test number
    605354829167
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass174,745 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    174,745 miles
    Test number
    783468234043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass165,320 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    165,320 miles
    Test number
    328962754459
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail165,253 miles (+9,515)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,253 miles
    Test number
    359339844284
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass155,738 miles (+10,380)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    155,738 miles
    Test number
    289459863284
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Pass145,358 miles (+11,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    145,358 miles
    Test number
    359483872258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass133,416 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    133,416 miles
    Test number
    317514171277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail133,416 miles (+10,267)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,416 miles
    Test number
    299727461229
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass123,149 miles (+11,462)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    123,149 miles
    Test number
    333015970429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass111,687 miles (+10,373)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    322992969205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,314 miles (+10,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    101,314 miles
    Test number
    454971478274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,023 miles (+16,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,023 miles
    Test number
    101831487278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,059 miles (+198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    530029216235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  18. Fail73,861 miles (+15,559)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,861 miles
    Test number
    532344716205
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass58,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,302 miles
    Test number
    821096815233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y298 UKU

Does Y298 UKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 UKU expired on 11 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 UKU?
The MOT on Y298 UKU expired on 11 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 UKU done?
Y298 UKU was recorded at 209,114 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2021, an average of 9,267 miles a year.
Has Y298 UKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 UKU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on Y298 UKU 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 Y298 UKU find?
Y298 UKU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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