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Volkswagen Bora

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 BWFMOT history

LB04 BWF is a red diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 13 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
97,783 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BWF was last recorded at 97,783 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,781 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,783 miles
  • 2022 – 97,781 miles
  • 2021 – 96,292 miles
  • 2020 – 95,822 miles
  • 2019 – 91,776 miles
  • 2017 – 84,315 miles
  • 2016 – 82,112 miles
  • 2015 – 74,706 miles
  • 2014 – 73,238 miles
  • 2013 – 69,815 miles
  • 2012 – 58,859 miles
  • 2011 – 46,095 miles
  • 2010 – 32,376 miles
  • 2009 – 31,671 miles
  • 2008 – 27,492 miles
  • 2007 – 23,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,783 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded aswell (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,783 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,783 miles
    Test number
    740955934376
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded aswell (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail97,781 miles (+1,489)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    923940918432
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded aswell (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,292 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,292 miles
    Test number
    524975236764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded

  4. Fail96,286 miles (+464)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,286 miles
    Test number
    170241695993
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded

  5. Pass95,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,822 miles
    Test number
    395339070560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,822 miles (+4,046)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,822 miles
    Test number
    114849141005
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass91,776 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,776 miles
    Test number
    205232065441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,315 miles (+2,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    681690826338
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass82,112 miles (+7,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    458712697225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass74,706 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    123375162143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,238 miles (+3,423)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,238 miles
    Test number
    515152664234
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewalls damaged(been run flat)

  12. Pass69,815 miles (+10,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,815 miles
    Test number
    615022563211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass58,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    809027672207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail58,859 miles (+12,764)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    376016172227
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass46,095 miles (+13,719)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    586787971288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,376 miles (+705)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,376 miles
    Test number
    834299270211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front inner c v gaiter split
    • NoteSlight splitting in front wishbone rear bushes

  17. Pass31,671 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    891510229328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

  18. Fail31,641 miles (+4,149)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,641 miles
    Test number
    251337019326
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

  19. Pass27,492 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,492 miles
    Test number
    380946848426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,729 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,729 miles
    Test number
    781788877148
    • NoteDRIVERS DOOR MIRROR BROKEN

Questions about LB04 BWF

Does LB04 BWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BWF expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BWF?
The MOT on LB04 BWF expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BWF done?
LB04 BWF was recorded at 97,783 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 4,749 miles a year.
Has LB04 BWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BWF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 BWF 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 LB04 BWF find?
LB04 BWF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded aswell; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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