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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 FSLMOT history

LB53 FSL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 212,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
212,741 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FSL was last recorded at 212,741 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 15,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,163 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
15,578 miles
Average per year
9,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,741 miles
  • 2025 – 197,163 miles
  • 2024 – 186,334 miles
  • 2023 – 175,851 miles
  • 2022 – 156,577 miles
  • 2021 – 138,552 miles
  • 2019 – 126,505 miles
  • 2018 – 104,990 miles
  • 2017 – 94,781 miles
  • 2015 – 90,050 miles
  • 2014 – 75,631 miles
  • 2013 – 67,306 miles
  • 2012 – 60,609 miles
  • 2011 – 53,788 miles
  • 2010 – 47,790 miles
  • 2008 – 40,315 miles
  • 2007 – 33,009 miles
  • 2006 – 24,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 rear axle bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear rear axle bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items in boot not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,741 miles (+15,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    212,741 miles
    Test number
    356256309674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass197,163 miles (+10,829)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    197,163 miles
    Test number
    311351180544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,334 miles (+10,483)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,334 miles
    Test number
    907672090640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,851 miles
    Test number
    895776618771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail175,851 miles (+19,274)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,851 miles
    Test number
    409594746790
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass156,577 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,577 miles
    Test number
    463277766846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail156,576 miles (+18,024)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,576 miles
    Test number
    783819364276
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,552 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,552 miles
    Test number
    793264338065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear axle bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear axle bush perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems in boot not allowing full inspection

  9. Fail138,551 miles (+12,046)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,551 miles
    Test number
    373889177281
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear axle bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear axle bush perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems in boot not allowing full inspection

  10. Pass126,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,505 miles
    Test number
    319423945224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,505 miles (+21,515)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,505 miles
    Test number
    992775127506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass104,990 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    984716515132
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail104,990 miles (+4,225)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    625911345086
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass100,765 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,765 miles
    Test number
    519196584758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,781 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    750472538852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,050 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,050 miles
    Test number
    992270167980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,250 miles (+8,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,250 miles
    Test number
    617672705085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,631 miles (+8,325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,631 miles
    Test number
    915923914058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail67,306 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    246836513088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBrake Pad Warning Light on

  20. Pass67,306 miles (+6,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    536726313037
    • NoteBrake Pad Warning Light on

  21. Pass60,609 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    685230012054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,788 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    685553811020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,790 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    144774900055
    • 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)

  24. Pass47,790 miles (+7,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    542794300071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass40,315 miles (+7,306)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    462187358495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,009 miles (+8,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    871488647384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,905 miles
    Test number
    390123336327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FSL

Does LB53 FSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FSL is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FSL?
The MOT on LB53 FSL is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FSL done?
LB53 FSL was recorded at 212,741 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 9,609 miles a year.
Has LB53 FSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FSL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 FSL 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 LB53 FSL find?
LB53 FSL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, bold on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, bold on inner edge.

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