Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Bora

Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LB03 THUMOT history

LB03 THU is a beige petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 9 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,874 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,447 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB03 THU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 THU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 THU was last recorded at 112,874 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,133 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
741 miles
Average per year
4,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,874 miles
  • 2025 – 112,133 miles
  • 2024 – 111,806 miles
  • 2023 – 111,433 miles
  • 2022 – 110,377 miles
  • 2021 – 104,001 miles
  • 2020 – 99,902 miles
  • 2019 – 95,160 miles
  • 2018 – 90,630 miles
  • 2017 – 86,303 miles
  • 2016 – 83,997 miles
  • 2015 – 79,912 miles
  • 2014 – 75,786 miles
  • 2013 – 71,894 miles
  • 2012 – 68,003 miles
  • 2010 – 57,312 miles
  • 2009 – 43,531 miles
  • 2008 – 35,522 miles
  • 2007 – 30,399 miles
  • 2006 – 22,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,874 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,874 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    175544210429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,133 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,133 miles
    Test number
    698161981940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,806 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    225418691804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,433 miles
    Test number
    147846647607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,433 miles (+1,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,433 miles
    Test number
    104797091051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass110,377 miles (+6,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,377 miles
    Test number
    851919760309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    950190266790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,001 miles (+4,099)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    764578813153
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  9. Pass99,902 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    533666636350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,160 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,160 miles
    Test number
    357543234525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,630 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,630 miles
    Test number
    792848604428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail90,626 miles (+4,323)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,626 miles
    Test number
    325318588092
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass86,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    184735305406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail86,303 miles (+2,306)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    119104563738
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass83,997 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,997 miles
    Test number
    520934540040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,912 miles (+4,000)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,912 miles
    Test number
    465961598065
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass79,912 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,912 miles
    Test number
    318698005114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,786 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    188692404138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,894 miles (+3,891)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,894 miles
    Test number
    765279983080
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside inner cv boot clip missing

  20. Pass68,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    339825402161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail68,003 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    776025102129
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    435883511172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,312 miles (+13,781)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    160742310141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,531 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,531 miles
    Test number
    333464919189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,522 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,522 miles
    Test number
    793644648106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,399 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,399 miles
    Test number
    502443697187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,524 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,524 miles
    Test number
    953771466156
    • NoteNail/screw in offside front tyre

Questions about LB03 THU

Does LB03 THU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 THU is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 THU?
The MOT on LB03 THU is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 THU done?
LB03 THU was recorded at 112,874 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 4,447 miles a year.
Has LB03 THU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 THU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB03 THU 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 LB03 THU find?
LB03 THU passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LB03T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.