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Y900 KYL

2012 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

75,484 mi
Last recorded75,484 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY900 KYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 75,484 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 144,006 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 70,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 138,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 130,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,305 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 120,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 114,575 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 21 Jun 2021 114,575 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front very slight brake judder

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,952 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,699 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil residue engine area

Fail 7 Jan 2020 44,662 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil residue engine area

Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,514 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 103,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,768 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front offside & nearside ()

child seat fitted to rear nearside not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 28,066 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,362 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

under cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,757 miles

centre brake light inop

damage to offside rear lamp

slight play to both front inner steering arms

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

genral under body corrosion

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,152 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,473 miles

Oil leak

Pitting to nearside rear brake disc

Slight movement in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,864 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,159 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 34,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y900 KYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 Y900 KYL, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y900 KYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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