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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

853 LRMMOT history

853 LRM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,951 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
853 LRM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

853 LRM was last recorded at 134,951 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,204 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,747 miles
Average per year
4,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,951 miles
  • 2024 – 130,204 miles
  • 2023 – 121,827 miles
  • 2022 – 120,033 miles
  • 2021 – 117,611 miles
  • 2020 – 115,029 miles
  • 2019 – 111,387 miles
  • 2018 – 107,741 miles
  • 2017 – 104,557 miles
  • 2016 – 101,402 miles
  • 2015 – 98,051 miles
  • 2014 – 94,548 miles
  • 2013 – 91,077 miles
  • 2012 – 86,652 miles
  • 2011 – 80,335 miles
  • 2010 – 74,160 miles
  • 2009 – 67,989 miles
  • 2008 – 55,113 miles
  • 2007 – 43,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,951 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides n/s/r and o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,951 miles (+4,747)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,951 miles
    Test number
    570736684402
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass130,204 miles (+8,377)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,204 miles
    Test number
    641247082257
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights opaque

  3. Pass121,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,827 miles
    Test number
    512719212761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail121,827 miles (+1,794)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,827 miles
    Test number
    572780160660
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass120,033 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    164005308751
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer c/v joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Fail120,033 miles (+2,422)1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    840797376935
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer c/v joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass117,611 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,611 miles
    Test number
    291849850907
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail117,611 miles (+2,582)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,611 miles
    Test number
    123158550233
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass115,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,029 miles
    Test number
    221938122233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail115,029 miles (+3,642)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,029 miles
    Test number
    277547644710
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe front of cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass111,387 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    966247783550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail111,380 miles (+3,639)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,380 miles
    Test number
    962188873417
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive black smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass107,741 miles (+3,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,741 miles
    Test number
    227302080985
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust blowing behind cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass104,557 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,557 miles
    Test number
    237838638381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,454 miles (+3,052)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    407993395762
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass101,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    130533743522
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail101,402 miles (+3,351)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    545468977360
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass98,051 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,051 miles
    Test number
    208895255156
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail98,051 miles (+3,503)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,051 miles
    Test number
    798105155142
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass94,548 miles (+3,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,548 miles
    Test number
    457554354114
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass91,077 miles (+4,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,077 miles
    Test number
    705995253182
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass86,652 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    129078572148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,335 miles (+6,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,335 miles
    Test number
    267935261106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass74,160 miles (+6,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,160 miles
    Test number
    473675650191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass67,989 miles (+12,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    880796069148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,113 miles (+11,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,113 miles
    Test number
    293408378437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,260 miles
    Test number
    583110087168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 853 LRM

What vehicle is registration 853 LRM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 853 LRM on a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Jun 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 853 LRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 853 LRM is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 853 LRM?
The MOT on 853 LRM is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 853 LRM done?
853 LRM was recorded at 134,951 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,939 miles a year.
Has 853 LRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 853 LRM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 853 LRM 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 853 LRM find?
853 LRM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corner, and 3 more.

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