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Volkswagen Bora

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 SZEMOT history

LA51 SZE is a green diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
171,805 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 SZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 SZE was last recorded at 171,805 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,805 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,805 miles
  • 2024 – 153,501 miles
  • 2022 – 123,224 miles
  • 2020 – 118,010 miles
  • 2019 – 112,770 miles
  • 2018 – 110,195 miles
  • 2017 – 107,359 miles
  • 2016 – 104,176 miles
  • 2015 – 101,079 miles
  • 2014 – 95,221 miles
  • 2013 – 90,024 miles
  • 2012 – 84,924 miles
  • 2011 – 80,368 miles
  • 2010 – 77,352 miles
  • 2009 – 72,191 miles
  • 2008 – 66,358 miles
  • 2007 – 60,543 miles
  • 2006 – 54,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,805 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBolts missing from oil sump pan

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,805 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    171,805 miles
    Test number
    871109914875
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBolts missing from oil sump pan

  2. Fail171,805 miles (+18,304)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,805 miles
    Test number
    498496369381
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,501 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,501 miles
    Test number
    593582116637
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail153,501 miles (+30,277)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,501 miles
    Test number
    681897839283
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,224 miles (+1,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,224 miles
    Test number
    932899400891
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,057 miles
    Test number
    476128383639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,054 miles (+4,044)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,054 miles
    Test number
    716973293676
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,010 miles (+5,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,010 miles
    Test number
    357405277507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

  9. Pass112,770 miles (+2,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,770 miles
    Test number
    205989128385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

  10. Pass110,195 miles (+2,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,195 miles
    Test number
    802519099348
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,359 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,359 miles
    Test number
    220165742829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail107,355 miles (+3,179)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    541853936059
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWear in rear axle bushes

  13. Pass104,176 miles (+3,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,176 miles
    Test number
    591504176107
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside c.v gaiter badly perished
    • AdvisoryWear in rear axle bushes

  14. Pass101,079 miles (+5,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,079 miles
    Test number
    121886360100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass95,221 miles (+5,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,221 miles
    Test number
    936703354246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass90,024 miles (+5,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    458827453297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass84,924 miles (+4,556)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,924 miles
    Test number
    396862262499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear axle bushes slight wear

  18. Pass80,368 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    749336341246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,352 miles (+5,161)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    610765070244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section mounting insecure
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly scored

  20. Pass72,191 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    613970299277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,358 miles (+5,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    682284468266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass60,543 miles (+6,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,543 miles
    Test number
    623218677226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass54,068 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,068 miles
    Test number
    191851596267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,066 miles (+4,901)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    953299186215
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  25. Pass49,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,165 miles
    Test number
    221379116079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,165 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,165 miles
    Test number
    251649116009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about LA51 SZE

Does LA51 SZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 SZE expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 SZE?
The MOT on LA51 SZE expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 SZE done?
LA51 SZE was recorded at 171,805 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has LA51 SZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 SZE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 SZE 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 SZE find?
LA51 SZE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle; bolts missing from oil sump pan.

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