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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y609 HODMOT history

Y609 HOD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 28 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,556 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y609 HOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y609 HOD was last recorded at 158,556 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,305 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
251 miles
Average per year
6,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,556 miles
  • 2025 – 149,744 miles
  • 2024 – 139,633 miles
  • 2023 – 130,966 miles
  • 2022 – 121,253 miles
  • 2021 – 111,501 miles
  • 2020 – 102,629 miles
  • 2019 – 92,478 miles
  • 2018 – 82,201 miles
  • 2017 – 72,042 miles
  • 2016 – 64,917 miles
  • 2015 – 62,366 miles
  • 2014 – 59,537 miles
  • 2013 – 57,420 miles
  • 2012 – 54,919 miles
  • 2011 – 51,030 miles
  • 2010 – 47,126 miles
  • 2009 – 44,369 miles
  • 2008 – 41,576 miles
  • 2007 – 39,229 miles
  • 2006 – 35,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,556 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,556 miles (+251)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,556 miles
    Test number
    897403112133
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,305 miles (+8,561)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,305 miles
    Test number
    206143670627
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,744 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    149,744 miles
    Test number
    264485650949
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail149,744 miles (+10,111)5 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,744 miles
    Test number
    848491072122
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass139,633 miles (+8,667)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,633 miles
    Test number
    651224334259
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small clip missing - boot secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass130,966 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,966 miles
    Test number
    644236421970
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside & Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail130,964 miles (+9,711)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,964 miles
    Test number
    826960724413
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside & Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass121,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    976820394794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail121,253 miles (+9,752)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    761720547137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass111,501 miles (+8,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,501 miles
    Test number
    950769246819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass102,629 miles (+10,151)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,629 miles
    Test number
    767229127557
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass92,478 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,478 miles
    Test number
    625679641363
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail92,478 miles (+10,277)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,478 miles
    Test number
    289782724953
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass82,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    563622557308
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail82,201 miles (+10,159)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    656183316441
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass72,042 miles (+7,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,042 miles
    Test number
    333878948584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass64,917 miles (+2,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    158615666424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass62,366 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    705876705182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,537 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,537 miles
    Test number
    365937104169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,420 miles (+2,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    969005403158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass54,919 miles (+3,889)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,919 miles
    Test number
    537732902116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  22. Fail51,030 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    306732401161
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass51,030 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    488742201192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,126 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,126 miles
    Test number
    662643000148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,369 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    854185389005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,576 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,576 miles
    Test number
    314191908172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,229 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,229 miles
    Test number
    310210507139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,838 miles
    Test number
    193913196019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,838 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,838 miles
    Test number
    234763096042
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y609 HOD

Does Y609 HOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y609 HOD is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y609 HOD?
The MOT on Y609 HOD is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y609 HOD done?
Y609 HOD was recorded at 158,556 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,122 miles a year.
Has Y609 HOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y609 HOD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y609 HOD 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 Y609 HOD find?
Y609 HOD passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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