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Volkswagen Bora

Purple · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y40 KAFMOT history

Y40 KAF is a purple diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,047 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 KAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 KAF was last recorded at 118,047 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 4,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,726 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,321 miles
Average per year
3,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,047 miles
  • 2025 – 113,726 miles
  • 2019 – 113,236 miles
  • 2018 – 105,846 miles
  • 2017 – 94,931 miles
  • 2016 – 80,708 miles
  • 2015 – 69,066 miles
  • 2014 – 66,280 miles
  • 2013 – 63,753 miles
  • 2012 – 61,131 miles
  • 2011 – 57,960 miles
  • 2010 – 53,208 miles
  • 2009 – 49,436 miles
  • 2008 – 46,614 miles
  • 2007 – 43,001 miles
  • 2006 – 39,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,047 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,047 miles (+4,321)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,047 miles
    Test number
    605710285721
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass113,726 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,726 miles
    Test number
    103911365128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,236 miles (+7,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,236 miles
    Test number
    295851505963
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted

  4. Pass105,846 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,846 miles
    Test number
    944082263172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops broken
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sill panels damaged

  5. Fail105,846 miles (+10,915)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,846 miles
    Test number
    561306203112
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops broken
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sill panels damaged

  6. Pass94,931 miles (+14,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    796037658751
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
    • AdvisorySills damaged

  7. Pass80,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    485799230216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged

  8. Fail80,708 miles (+11,642)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    775312193138
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged

  9. Pass69,066 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    756662075040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres badly perishing

  10. Fail69,066 miles (+2,786)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    378282075022
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteRear tyres badly perishing

  11. Pass66,280 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    306373284091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,753 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,753 miles
    Test number
    107663273063
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels binding so unable to check wheel bearings

  13. Fail63,752 miles (+2,621)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    107773173011
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels binding so unable to check wheel bearings

  14. Fail61,131 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,131 miles
    Test number
    277839682033
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass61,131 miles (+3,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,131 miles
    Test number
    526669982047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass57,960 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    929023181041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,208 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,208 miles
    Test number
    680626470070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,436 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    213054589078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,614 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    443112778090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,001 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    142396667439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,295 miles
    Test number
    611222866079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 KAF

Does Y40 KAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 KAF is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 KAF?
The MOT on Y40 KAF is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 KAF done?
Y40 KAF was recorded at 118,047 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,866 miles a year.
Has Y40 KAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 KAF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on Y40 KAF 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 Y40 KAF find?
Y40 KAF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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