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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB04 XMYMOT history

LB04 XMY is a black petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2023
Mileage
69,309 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XMY was last recorded at 69,309 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 4,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,030 miles · 22 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,279 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,309 miles
  • 2021 – 65,030 miles
  • 2020 – 62,505 miles
  • 2019 – 55,150 miles
  • 2018 – 51,837 miles
  • 2017 – 48,262 miles
  • 2016 – 47,115 miles
  • 2015 – 46,460 miles
  • 2014 – 45,593 miles
  • 2013 – 44,175 miles
  • 2012 – 41,509 miles
  • 2011 – 33,983 miles
  • 2010 – 26,727 miles
  • 2009 – 20,028 miles
  • 2008 – 13,784 miles
  • 2007 – 7,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,309 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 & offside rear tyres deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine service light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,309 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    556250649345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,309 miles (+4,279)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    176404518514
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.67 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    554892353329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,030 miles (+2,525)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    237176587994
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    745400525389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,505 miles (+7,355)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    868067417944
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.54 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass55,150 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    899193350562
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer CV gaiter perishing but not leaking

  8. Fail55,150 miles (+3,313)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    190008085681
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer CV gaiter perishing but not leaking

  9. Pass51,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    175556195659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail51,837 miles (+3,575)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    385993551202
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,262 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,262 miles
    Test number
    804625765782
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake discs rusty

  12. Pass47,115 miles (+655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,115 miles
    Test number
    905111985982
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside inner disc faces pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested

  13. Pass46,460 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    323378570741
    • AdvisoryEngine service light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, pitted & scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating

  14. Fail46,451 miles (+858)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,451 miles
    Test number
    406172390200
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated excessively (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade fitted (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated excessively (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade fitted (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine service light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, pitted & scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating

  15. Pass45,593 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    898388064255
    • NoteFront inner discs rusty
    • NoteO/s/r light damaged

  16. Fail45,593 miles (+1,418)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    666946064203
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront inner discs rusty
    • NoteO/s/r light damaged

  17. Pass44,175 miles (+31)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,175 miles
    Test number
    815712953258
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront discs coroding
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  18. Fail44,144 miles (+2,635)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,144 miles
    Test number
    926197843285
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront discs coroding
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  19. Pass41,509 miles (+7,526)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,509 miles
    Test number
    757398332203
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass33,983 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,983 miles
    Test number
    355114761456
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail33,982 miles (+7,255)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,982 miles
    Test number
    529083661215
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass26,727 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,727 miles
    Test number
    303502150472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,028 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,028 miles
    Test number
    313146669292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,784 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,784 miles
    Test number
    790177668290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    7,728 miles
    Test number
    994592857129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XMY

Does LB04 XMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 XMY expired on 1 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XMY?
The MOT on LB04 XMY expired on 1 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 XMY done?
LB04 XMY was recorded at 69,309 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has LB04 XMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XMY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 XMY 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 XMY find?
LB04 XMY passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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