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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y879 XECMOT history

Y879 XEC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 169,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
169,478 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 XEC
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 XEC was last recorded at 169,478 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 3,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,533 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,945 miles
Average per year
6,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,478 miles
  • 2023 – 165,533 miles
  • 2022 – 161,855 miles
  • 2021 – 157,239 miles
  • 2020 – 153,025 miles
  • 2019 – 148,929 miles
  • 2018 – 143,760 miles
  • 2017 – 138,094 miles
  • 2016 – 132,005 miles
  • 2015 – 126,125 miles
  • 2014 – 120,699 miles
  • 2013 – 114,837 miles
  • 2012 – 108,164 miles
  • 2011 – 101,798 miles
  • 2010 – 95,628 miles
  • 2009 – 89,819 miles
  • 2008 – 82,720 miles
  • 2007 – 73,752 miles
  • 2006 – 64,090 miles
  • 2005 – 54,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,478 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,478 miles (+3,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,478 miles
    Test number
    255734095332
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,533 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,533 miles
    Test number
    318126346169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail165,415 miles (+3,560)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,415 miles
    Test number
    967718264804
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,855 miles (+159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,855 miles
    Test number
    157354332827
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,696 miles (+4,457)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,696 miles
    Test number
    242378925585
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front \rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,239 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,239 miles
    Test number
    491092167577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,025 miles
    Test number
    727461521720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,023 miles (+4,094)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,023 miles
    Test number
    597880062508
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass148,929 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,929 miles
    Test number
    493552296577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,760 miles (+5,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,760 miles
    Test number
    319052667276
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass138,094 miles (+6,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,094 miles
    Test number
    898621691745
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass132,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,005 miles
    Test number
    792705626330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,003 miles (+5,878)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,003 miles
    Test number
    240512161271
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass126,125 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,125 miles
    Test number
    401792410219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,699 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,699 miles
    Test number
    637626264286
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail120,697 miles (+5,860)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,697 miles
    Test number
    348576864292
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass114,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,837 miles
    Test number
    778567473291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,810 miles (+6,646)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,810 miles
    Test number
    519817273234
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass108,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,164 miles
    Test number
    845118672242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail108,163 miles (+6,365)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,163 miles
    Test number
    319698772248
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass101,798 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    597200081286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,765 miles (+6,137)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,765 miles
    Test number
    516398671237
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass95,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,628 miles
    Test number
    311180380409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail95,626 miles (+5,807)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,626 miles
    Test number
    193020280276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass89,819 miles (+7,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,819 miles
    Test number
    481349079267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass82,720 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,720 miles
    Test number
    312562388486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,752 miles (+9,662)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,752 miles
    Test number
    330647477405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,090 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    612435286252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,964 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    54,964 miles
    Test number
    833761795285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,942 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    183170795281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y879 XEC

Does Y879 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 XEC expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 XEC?
The MOT on Y879 XEC expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 XEC done?
Y879 XEC was recorded at 169,478 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 6,040 miles a year.
Has Y879 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 XEC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y879 XEC 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 Y879 XEC find?
Y879 XEC passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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