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Y16 JBL

2016 Volkswagen Bora

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,090 mi
Last recorded71,090 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 JBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 71,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2026 135,572 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 135,572 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 65,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 128,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 128,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,199 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 124,106 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 124,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,231 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 41,717 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,691 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 31,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 94,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,692 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 70,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 62,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

oil leak from pas pipe near steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,406 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine undertrays loose

exhaust center mounting insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,848 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 33,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,980 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 24,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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Y16 JBL is a 2016 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y16 JBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y16 JBL is a 2016 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 November 2016.

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