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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

L3 GUCMOT history

L3 GUC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2025
Mileage
154,621 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 GUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 GUC was last recorded at 154,621 miles on 20 Apr 2024, 2,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,571 miles · 3 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,050 miles
Average per year
7,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,621 miles
  • 2022 – 152,571 miles
  • 2021 – 140,773 miles
  • 2020 – 124,758 miles
  • 2019 – 120,776 miles
  • 2016 – 120,699 miles
  • 2015 – 120,200 miles
  • 2014 – 118,477 miles
  • 2013 – 114,944 miles
  • 2012 – 105,232 miles
  • 2011 – 88,160 miles
  • 2010 – 71,078 miles
  • 2009 – 56,754 miles
  • 2008 – 47,635 miles
  • 2007 – 37,122 miles
  • 2006 – 26,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,621 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear hoses n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front tyre perished but no cord showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,621 miles (+2,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,621 miles
    Test number
    320392140848
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass152,571 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,571 miles
    Test number
    646038287857
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretched on wheels
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail152,571 miles (+11,798)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,571 miles
    Test number
    984835509766
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretched on wheels
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,773 miles (+16,015)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,773 miles
    Test number
    133752698271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,758 miles
    Test number
    189295302252
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail124,758 miles (+3,982)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,758 miles
    Test number
    989892424508
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,776 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    624190385783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,699 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,699 miles
    Test number
    498540528016
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear hoses n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished but no cord showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail120,699 miles (+499)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,699 miles
    Test number
    706124261135
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f and o/s/f clean headlamp lense (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to rear hoses n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished but no cord showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass120,200 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    328917985165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly detriorated

  11. Fail120,200 miles (+1,723)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    955727185153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass118,477 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,477 miles
    Test number
    368124974125
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCracks in sidewall of offside front tyre, no cords showing.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail118,477 miles (+3,533)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,477 miles
    Test number
    636254274119
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCracks in sidewall of offside front tyre, no cords showing.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass114,944 miles (+9,712)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    187133083198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass105,232 miles (+17,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    637101992147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass88,160 miles (+17,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,160 miles
    Test number
    276840961140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass71,078 miles (+14,324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,078 miles
    Test number
    252259970139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,754 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    654609889140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,750 miles (+9,115)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,750 miles
    Test number
    963807389137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on inside edge

  20. Pass47,635 miles (+10,513)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,635 miles
    Test number
    334369028129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,122 miles (+11,045)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,122 miles
    Test number
    623418127178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,077 miles
    Test number
    744639606171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 GUC

Does L3 GUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 GUC expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 GUC?
The MOT on L3 GUC expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 GUC done?
L3 GUC was recorded at 154,621 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2024, an average of 7,140 miles a year.
Has L3 GUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 GUC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 GUC 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 L3 GUC find?
L3 GUC passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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