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Volkswagen Bora

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LB51 SWXMOT history

LB51 SWX is a green diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
86,768 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 SWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 SWX was last recorded at 86,768 miles on 30 May 2024, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,670 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
3,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,768 miles
  • 2023 – 82,141 miles
  • 2022 – 78,469 miles
  • 2021 – 72,656 miles
  • 2020 – 66,736 miles
  • 2019 – 60,317 miles
  • 2017 – 57,176 miles
  • 2016 – 50,830 miles
  • 2015 – 47,995 miles
  • 2014 – 46,249 miles
  • 2013 – 44,148 miles
  • 2012 – 40,177 miles
  • 2011 – 37,238 miles
  • 2010 – 31,764 miles
  • 2009 – 28,420 miles
  • 2008 – 25,062 miles
  • 2007 – 21,845 miles
  • 2006 – 18,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,768 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear exhaust box mount deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,768 miles (+98)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    342489791654
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail86,670 miles (+4,529)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,670 miles
    Test number
    176458371073
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass82,141 miles (+3,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    161701801735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,469 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,469 miles
    Test number
    778565781389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,656 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,656 miles
    Test number
    593831274334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,736 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    66,736 miles
    Test number
    430908776338
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail66,726 miles (+6,409)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    793794772979
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished on side walls
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass60,317 miles (+3,141)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    542200547713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass57,176 miles (+6,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    533720007443
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRust lip on front discs
    • AdvisoryRust lip rear discs

  10. Pass50,830 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    391250911355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail50,830 miles (+2,835)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    403897132906
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass47,995 miles (+1,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,995 miles
    Test number
    811568736669
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRust lip on rear discs

  13. Pass46,249 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,249 miles
    Test number
    549404224329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,148 miles (+3,971)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,148 miles
    Test number
    758874503357
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edge
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty on edge

  15. Pass40,177 miles (+2,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,177 miles
    Test number
    839137922325
    • NoteOffside front coil sring broken and very bottom coil

  16. Pass37,238 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,238 miles
    Test number
    636641621328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,764 miles (+3,344)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,764 miles
    Test number
    821212520388
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc worn
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc worn

  18. Pass28,420 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,420 miles
    Test number
    421093929414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges.
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding on inner faces.
    • NoteN/s/r outer brake pad very low.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating.

  19. Fail28,420 miles (+3,358)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,420 miles
    Test number
    724193429397
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges.
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding on inner faces.
    • NoteN/s/r outer brake pad very low.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating.

  20. Pass25,062 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,062 miles
    Test number
    300127828373
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding on inner faces.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating.
    • NoteSlight binding n/s/r brake.

  21. Fail25,061 miles (+3,216)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,061 miles
    Test number
    932666428345
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding on inner faces.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating.
    • NoteSlight binding n/s/r brake.

  22. Pass21,845 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,845 miles
    Test number
    494536727467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,855 miles
    Test number
    482017426305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 SWX

Does LB51 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 SWX expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 SWX?
The MOT on LB51 SWX expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 SWX done?
LB51 SWX was recorded at 86,768 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 3,877 miles a year.
Has LB51 SWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 SWX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 SWX 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 SWX find?
LB51 SWX passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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