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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LB51 OTYMOT history

LB51 OTY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 198,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2024
Mileage
198,919 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 OTY was last recorded at 198,919 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 6,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,126 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,793 miles
Average per year
6,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,919 miles
  • 2023 – 192,126 miles
  • 2022 – 184,084 miles
  • 2021 – 178,361 miles
  • 2020 – 173,199 miles
  • 2019 – 166,210 miles
  • 2018 – 148,234 miles
  • 2017 – 136,718 miles
  • 2016 – 128,142 miles
  • 2015 – 124,403 miles
  • 2014 – 121,824 miles
  • 2013 – 118,612 miles
  • 2012 – 114,783 miles
  • 2011 – 110,346 miles
  • 2010 – 105,659 miles
  • 2009 – 100,763 miles
  • 2008 – 95,391 miles
  • 2007 – 90,201 miles
  • 2006 – 85,422 miles
  • 2005 – 80,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,919 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just On Limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,919 miles (+6,793)25 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,919 miles
    Test number
    303428941585
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass192,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    192,126 miles
    Test number
    116214995433
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail192,126 miles (+8,042)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,126 miles
    Test number
    438302437747
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass184,084 miles (+5,723)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    184,084 miles
    Test number
    796527398631
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass178,361 miles (+5,162)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,361 miles
    Test number
    464596931791
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,199 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    173,199 miles
    Test number
    404540552571
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail173,199 miles (+6,989)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,199 miles
    Test number
    425613972007
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass166,210 miles (+17,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    166,210 miles
    Test number
    114364150207
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass148,234 miles (+11,516)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    148,234 miles
    Test number
    987988127993
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass136,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,718 miles
    Test number
    363776843090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just On Limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail136,718 miles (+8,576)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,718 miles
    Test number
    233432659665
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just On Limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass128,142 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    128,142 miles
    Test number
    309792770235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,403 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,403 miles
    Test number
    290131741732
    • AdvisoryTracking out see attached report

  14. Pass121,824 miles (+3,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,824 miles
    Test number
    989564444201
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass118,612 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,612 miles
    Test number
    868203353273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,783 miles
    Test number
    315618942203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail114,783 miles (+4,437)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,783 miles
    Test number
    325928442454
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass110,346 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    110,346 miles
    Test number
    949473841212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,659 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    105,659 miles
    Test number
    551892150202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,763 miles (+5,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,763 miles
    Test number
    911243059275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass95,391 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    95,391 miles
    Test number
    184400558218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,201 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    90,201 miles
    Test number
    124019947292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,422 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    85,422 miles
    Test number
    331326566278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    190474765245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OTY

Does LB51 OTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 OTY expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OTY?
The MOT on LB51 OTY expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 OTY done?
LB51 OTY was recorded at 198,919 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 6,191 miles a year.
Has LB51 OTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OTY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 OTY 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 LB51 OTY find?
LB51 OTY failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 25 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust; front brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 31 more.

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