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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y885 SPXMOT history

Y885 SPX is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,537 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 SPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 SPX was last recorded at 146,537 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2006: 58,259 miles, lower than 582,320 miles on 13 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,266 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,537 miles
  • 2025 – 145,266 miles
  • 2024 – 143,339 miles
  • 2023 – 141,061 miles
  • 2022 – 138,792 miles
  • 2021 – 136,523 miles
  • 2020 – 134,300 miles
  • 2019 – 130,659 miles
  • 2018 – 126,869 miles
  • 2017 – 122,772 miles
  • 2016 – 118,014 miles
  • 2015 – 113,174 miles
  • 2014 – 107,492 miles
  • 2013 – 102,330 miles
  • 2012 – 97,542 miles
  • 2011 – 91,769 miles
  • 2010 – 86,250 miles
  • 2009 – 82,158 miles
  • 2008 – 77,475 miles
  • 2007 – 70,664 miles
  • 2006 – 58,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,537 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective on back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Heat shield insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlight mount slight damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,537 miles (+1,271)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,537 miles
    Test number
    277834668456
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective on back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass145,266 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,266 miles
    Test number
    901365406200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBeam pattern faint

  3. Fail145,264 miles (+1,925)3 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,264 miles
    Test number
    931829255303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBeam pattern faint

  4. Pass143,339 miles (+2,278)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,339 miles
    Test number
    531142945259
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,061 miles (+2,269)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,061 miles
    Test number
    389328893795
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass138,792 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,792 miles
    Test number
    963540418208
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail138,787 miles (+2,264)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,787 miles
    Test number
    225263489937
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass136,523 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,523 miles
    Test number
    540718581593
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVacuum pump lazy

  9. Fail136,521 miles (+2,221)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,521 miles
    Test number
    504620506293
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVacuum pump lazy

  10. Pass134,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,300 miles
    Test number
    562644620267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail134,294 miles (+3,635)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,294 miles
    Test number
    226890704213
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass130,659 miles (+3,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,659 miles
    Test number
    849748355328
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass126,869 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,869 miles
    Test number
    776593607376
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight mount slight damage.
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail126,862 miles (+4,090)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    927516708289
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire UNDERSIDE (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight mount slight damage.
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass122,772 miles (+4,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,772 miles
    Test number
    388494361996
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight mount slight damage
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass118,014 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,014 miles
    Test number
    155346246743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail118,010 miles (+4,836)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,010 miles
    Test number
    375377034650
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid insecure (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolted (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass113,174 miles (+5,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,174 miles
    Test number
    225277595460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass107,492 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,492 miles
    Test number
    606745984131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,330 miles (+4,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,330 miles
    Test number
    449536283181
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass97,542 miles (+5,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,542 miles
    Test number
    716635892122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass91,769 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,769 miles
    Test number
    528628861107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,250 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    114055790149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,158 miles (+4,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,158 miles
    Test number
    133601699136
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass77,475 miles (+6,811)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    744383898143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass70,664 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    842068397137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,661 miles (+12,402)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,661 miles
    Test number
    551667197148
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass58,259 miles (-524,061)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,259 miles
    Test number
    634718496103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail582,320 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    582,320 miles
    Test number
    713214496120
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to wear block markers

Questions about Y885 SPX

Does Y885 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 SPX is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y885 SPX?
The MOT on Y885 SPX is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 SPX done?
Y885 SPX was recorded at 146,537 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026.
Has Y885 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 SPX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y885 SPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y885 SPX find?
Y885 SPX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective on back box; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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