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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

L27 RLMMOT history

L27 RLM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 10 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,105 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 RLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 RLM was last recorded at 138,105 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 3,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,256 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,849 miles
Average per year
4,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,105 miles
  • 2025 – 134,256 miles
  • 2024 – 126,615 miles
  • 2023 – 120,009 miles
  • 2022 – 113,005 miles
  • 2021 – 109,159 miles
  • 2020 – 106,111 miles
  • 2018 – 104,002 miles
  • 2017 – 98,094 miles
  • 2016 – 92,034 miles
  • 2014 – 85,604 miles
  • 2013 – 82,245 miles
  • 2012 – 79,748 miles
  • 2011 – 75,617 miles
  • 2010 – 69,215 miles
  • 2009 – 64,468 miles
  • 2007 – 58,057 miles
  • 2006 – 55,024 miles
  • 2005 – 51,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,105 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both sides headlights have poor been pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,105 miles (+3,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,105 miles
    Test number
    816403432850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass134,256 miles (+7,641)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,256 miles
    Test number
    999203689458
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights have poor beam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,615 miles (+6,606)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,615 miles
    Test number
    717876899765
    • MinorNearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHead lights have poor beam both

  4. Pass120,009 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    343893969967
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides headlights have poor been pattern
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,007 miles (+7,002)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,007 miles
    Test number
    379164848877
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides headlights have poor been pattern
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,005 miles (+3,846)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,005 miles
    Test number
    660186406597
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    718885872545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,159 miles (+3,048)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    126237593477
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,111 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,111 miles
    Test number
    468930584210
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both side headlamp have poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail106,110 miles (+2,108)1 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    545095750594
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both side headlamp have poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass104,002 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    379731986117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deterioted

  12. Fail104,001 miles (+5,907)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    214154832587
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deterioted

  13. Pass98,094 miles (+6,060)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    536202970800
    • AdvisoryFront both side headlamp has poor beam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  14. Pass92,034 miles (+6,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,034 miles
    Test number
    173812579124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads wearing thin

  15. Pass85,604 miles (+3,359)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    945934644334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyre sidewalls in poor condition
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in greese
    • NoteExhaust system deterioted

  16. Pass82,245 miles (+2,497)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,245 miles
    Test number
    155309313279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system deterioted
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly rusty

  17. Pass79,748 miles (+4,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    957736162093
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass75,617 miles (+6,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,617 miles
    Test number
    779416801061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,215 miles (+4,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    622204310073
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

  20. Pass64,468 miles (+6,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    614385009040
    • NoteCHILD//SAFETY//SEAT//FITTED//TO//NEARSIDE//REAR//SEAT//

  21. Pass58,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    390443627404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,057 miles (+3,033)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    411252227246
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass55,024 miles (+3,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    374258346264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass51,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    832016435257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 RLM

Does L27 RLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 RLM is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 RLM?
The MOT on L27 RLM is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 RLM done?
L27 RLM was recorded at 138,105 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,185 miles a year.
Has L27 RLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 RLM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L27 RLM 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 L27 RLM find?
L27 RLM passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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