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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LA51 SZCMOT history

LA51 SZC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
116,931 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 SZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 SZC was last recorded at 116,931 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,931 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,931 miles
  • 2020 – 114,691 miles
  • 2019 – 109,986 miles
  • 2018 – 108,341 miles
  • 2017 – 105,791 miles
  • 2016 – 103,334 miles
  • 2015 – 100,592 miles
  • 2014 – 98,301 miles
  • 2013 – 96,683 miles
  • 2012 – 94,790 miles
  • 2011 – 92,189 miles
  • 2010 – 88,788 miles
  • 2009 – 83,638 miles
  • 2008 – 73,159 miles
  • 2007 – 62,909 miles
  • 2006 – 55,729 miles
  • 2005 – 45,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,931 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,931 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,931 miles
    Test number
    334981655325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes

  2. Fail116,931 miles (+2,240)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,931 miles
    Test number
    839242474591
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes

  3. Pass114,691 miles (+4,705)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,691 miles
    Test number
    510573787632
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,986 miles
    Test number
    318226329532
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail109,986 miles (+1,645)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,986 miles
    Test number
    954126015294
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Brake servo pipe (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass108,341 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,341 miles
    Test number
    228532060475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,330 miles (+2,539)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,330 miles
    Test number
    886286600378
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass105,791 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    548780309785
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  9. Fail105,791 miles (+2,457)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    676271195587
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  10. Pass103,334 miles (+2,742)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,334 miles
    Test number
    147675129673
    • AdvisoryEML, On
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,592 miles (+2,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,592 miles
    Test number
    628018665941
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Pass98,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,301 miles
    Test number
    336133114407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,292 miles (+1,609)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,292 miles
    Test number
    126103014284
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass96,683 miles (+1,893)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    946577823287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mountin snapped
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteTank straps corroded

  15. Pass94,790 miles (+36)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,790 miles
    Test number
    939739122281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre exhust mount snaped
    • NoteFuel tank surport straps corroded

  16. Fail94,754 miles (+2,565)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,754 miles
    Test number
    385033422215
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre exhust mount snaped
    • NoteFuel tank surport straps corroded

  17. Pass92,189 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,189 miles
    Test number
    736223321212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,187 miles (+3,399)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    117151821278
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML on

  19. Pass88,788 miles (+5,150)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,788 miles
    Test number
    853251420215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml on

  20. Pass83,638 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    740139719256
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail83,638 miles (+10,479)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    391559119418
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass73,159 miles (+10,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,159 miles
    Test number
    324534618264
    • NoteEml on

  23. Pass62,909 miles (+7,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    651323047214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass55,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    314317056369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,729 miles (+10,706)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    483297856398
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass45,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,023 miles
    Test number
    800001155350
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA51 SZC

Does LA51 SZC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 SZC expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 SZC?
The MOT on LA51 SZC expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 SZC done?
LA51 SZC was recorded at 116,931 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 4,305 miles a year.
Has LA51 SZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 SZC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 SZC 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 LA51 SZC find?
LA51 SZC passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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