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Volkswagen Bora

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y885 LDGMOT history

Y885 LDG is a green diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,951 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 LDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 LDG was last recorded at 126,951 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,575 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,376 miles
Average per year
3,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,951 miles
  • 2025 – 124,575 miles
  • 2024 – 121,470 miles
  • 2023 – 118,321 miles
  • 2022 – 116,441 miles
  • 2021 – 113,808 miles
  • 2019 – 110,224 miles
  • 2018 – 107,172 miles
  • 2017 – 102,076 miles
  • 2016 – 98,649 miles
  • 2015 – 93,340 miles
  • 2014 – 88,660 miles
  • 2013 – 84,709 miles
  • 2012 – 81,155 miles
  • 2011 – 77,117 miles
  • 2010 – 72,489 miles
  • 2009 – 67,265 miles
  • 2008 – 62,328 miles
  • 2007 – 56,380 miles
  • 2006 – 47,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,951 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,951 miles (+2,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,951 miles
    Test number
    845519355571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass124,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,575 miles
    Test number
    512412841556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,575 miles (+3,105)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,575 miles
    Test number
    355498118006
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,470 miles (+3,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    728926018126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,321 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,321 miles
    Test number
    936171737459
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail118,320 miles (+1,879)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,320 miles
    Test number
    268458311783
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,441 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    155296533636
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail116,441 miles (+2,633)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    230948474100
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to open Boot lid

  9. Pass113,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    652540671033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,808 miles (+3,584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    423332412941
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass110,224 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    413517230158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,172 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,172 miles
    Test number
    646985430003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,076 miles (+3,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    612909251870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,649 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,649 miles
    Test number
    693552369268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,340 miles (+4,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,340 miles
    Test number
    279524585443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass88,660 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,660 miles
    Test number
    367824604435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,709 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,709 miles
    Test number
    316026103439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,155 miles (+4,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    478868692136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass77,117 miles (+51)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,117 miles
    Test number
    588146381163
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear mud flap insecure

  20. Fail77,066 miles (+4,577)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,066 miles
    Test number
    726181381151
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear mud flap insecure

  21. Pass72,489 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    193574490183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  22. Fail72,480 miles (+5,215)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    130789980157
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  23. Pass67,265 miles (+4,937)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,265 miles
    Test number
    581908789197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine under cover insecure on offside

  24. Pass62,328 miles (+5,948)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,328 miles
    Test number
    964808798142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt not checked

  25. Pass56,380 miles (+8,474)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    483985437137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,906 miles
    Test number
    424178266015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 LDG

Does Y885 LDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 LDG is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y885 LDG?
The MOT on Y885 LDG is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 LDG done?
Y885 LDG was recorded at 126,951 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,974 miles a year.
Has Y885 LDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 LDG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y885 LDG 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 Y885 LDG find?
Y885 LDG passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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