VOLKSWAGEN BORA YP05YBN has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BORA has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 160,996 miles 5 months ago on Friday 6th February 2026 at 16:39.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 6th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

YP05YBN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 2027160,996 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 2026160,995 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20256TH FEBRUARY 2026149,241 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2025149,240 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20246TH FEBRUARY 2025139,554 MI
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 2024139,553 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Split In Offside Cv Boot
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Shoulder Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Disc Overheated And Glazed. Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20236TH FEBRUARY 2024129,041 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 2023129,039 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 20226TH FEBRUARY 2023114,277 MI
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2022114,276 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20216TH FEBRUARY 2022100,799 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 2021100,795 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Power Steering Malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20206TH FEBRUARY 202191,098 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 202091,098 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201821ST DECEMBER 201982,127 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201721ST DECEMBER 201878,964 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Outer Casing
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 201778,964 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Outer Casing
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 201621ST DECEMBER 201773,716 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201630TH JANUARY 201768,382 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201530TH JANUARY 201662,927 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201430TH JANUARY 201558,394 MI
FAILED31ST JANUARY 201458,393 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Emwl On
PASSED14TH MAY 201217TH MAY 201349,775 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Excessive Rust And Scored
PASSED12TH MAY 201117TH MAY 201238,963 MI
PASSED14TH MAY 201017TH MAY 201129,630 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 200917TH MAY 201023,784 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 200817TH MAY 200919,258 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YP05YBN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

YP05YBN MOT Comments

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YP05YBN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 160,996 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,666 miles

YP05YBN FAQs

This Volkswagen Bora with registration YP05YBN was manufactured on Tuesday 17th May 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 160,996 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,666 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Bora beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YP05YBN has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Bora has had 23 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 21 Major, 2 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Bora is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does YP05YBN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 10th July 2026 YP05YBN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YP05YBN Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 10th July 2026 YP05YBN does have Tax. Read more

When does YP05YBN Tax expire?

The current Tax for YP05YBN will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YP05YBN MOT expire?

The current MOT for YP05YBN will expire in 7 months on Saturday 6th February 2027. Read more

When did YP05YBN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YP05YBN was on Friday 6th February 2026 at 16:39. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YP05YBN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for YP05YBN we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YP05YBN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for YP05YBN we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YP05YBN?

YP05YBN is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Bora. Read more

How many miles has YP05YBN done?

The odometer reading for YP05YBN at the last MOT in February 2026 was 160,996 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,666 miles per year. Read more

How old is YP05YBN?

The vehicle YP05YBN was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 17th May 2005. Read more

What colour is YP05YBN?

The official colour of YP05YBN is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YP05YBN have?

YP05YBN has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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