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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 WUWMOT history

LB04 WUW is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,319 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WUW was last recorded at 99,319 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,311 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,319 miles
  • 2025 – 98,672 miles
  • 2024 – 96,435 miles
  • 2023 – 94,379 miles
  • 2022 – 92,091 miles
  • 2021 – 90,132 miles
  • 2020 – 88,592 miles
  • 2019 – 86,751 miles
  • 2018 – 84,294 miles
  • 2017 – 82,604 miles
  • 2016 – 79,759 miles
  • 2015 – 75,791 miles
  • 2014 – 72,743 miles
  • 2013 – 69,029 miles
  • 2012 – 65,160 miles
  • 2011 – 60,392 miles
  • 2010 – 55,591 miles
  • 2009 – 51,720 miles
  • 2008 – 45,842 miles
  • 2007 – 38,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,319 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Both headlights getting cloudy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,319 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    922228044737
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,311 miles (+639)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,311 miles
    Test number
    215934162708
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,672 miles (+2,237)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    781590038214
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,435 miles (+2,056)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    899257963611
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,379 miles (+2,288)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    653628265955
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,091 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    936151709595
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights getting cloudy

  7. Fail92,091 miles (+1,959)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    206757149647
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid will not open
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights getting cloudy

  8. Pass90,132 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    298480881462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights getting cloudy

  9. Fail90,132 miles (+1,540)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    107195385308
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights getting cloudy

  10. Pass88,592 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    196798525318
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both headlights getting cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shocker body`s corroded

  11. Fail88,591 miles (+1,840)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,591 miles
    Test number
    379228348596
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both headlights getting cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shocker body`s corroded

  12. Pass86,751 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    275767337238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights getting cloudy
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section getting corroded

  13. Fail86,751 miles (+2,457)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    765727816184
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights getting cloudy
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section getting corroded

  14. Pass84,294 miles (+39)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,294 miles
    Test number
    989243643789
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded but no sharpe edges at moment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  15. Fail84,255 miles (+1,651)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,255 miles
    Test number
    174199984851
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded but no sharpe edges at moment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  16. Pass82,604 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,604 miles
    Test number
    573924744962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing getting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail82,604 miles (+2,845)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,604 miles
    Test number
    821294870193
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing getting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass79,759 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    808555071652
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread cracking

  19. Fail79,757 miles (+3,966)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,757 miles
    Test number
    800626240644
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread cracking

  20. Pass75,791 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,791 miles
    Test number
    497845595183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,780 miles (+3,037)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,780 miles
    Test number
    267314595130
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass72,743 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    239950874409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,029 miles
    Test number
    206482093172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail69,029 miles (+3,869)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,029 miles
    Test number
    679892093159
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail65,160 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    618976582198
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass65,160 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    867836382164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,392 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    287912381106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass55,591 miles (+3,871)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,591 miles
    Test number
    202714790419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass51,720 miles (+5,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,720 miles
    Test number
    502274599159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass45,842 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    734608798187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    553931087010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 WUW

Does LB04 WUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 WUW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WUW?
The MOT on LB04 WUW is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 WUW done?
LB04 WUW was recorded at 99,319 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,090 miles a year.
Has LB04 WUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WUW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 WUW 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 WUW find?
LB04 WUW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and all components.

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