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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LC54 DXJMOT history

LC54 DXJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
180,814 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC54 DXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC54 DXJ was last recorded at 180,814 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,813 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,814 miles
  • 2021 – 158,573 miles
  • 2020 – 154,110 miles
  • 2019 – 149,232 miles
  • 2018 – 144,438 miles
  • 2016 – 136,659 miles
  • 2015 – 126,584 miles
  • 2014 – 114,200 miles
  • 2013 – 103,571 miles
  • 2012 – 92,851 miles
  • 2011 – 79,859 miles
  • 2010 – 69,051 miles
  • 2008 – 58,507 miles
  • 2007 – 38,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,814 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    180,814 miles
    Test number
    420991639821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail180,813 miles (+22,240)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,813 miles
    Test number
    878256763554
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition most of exhaust missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wheels showing signs of rubbering on inner arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMil on

  3. Pass158,573 miles (+4,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    158,573 miles
    Test number
    829351681876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake return spring loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,110 miles (+12)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,110 miles
    Test number
    307079605559
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail154,098 miles (+4,866)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,098 miles
    Test number
    893555218068
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass149,232 miles (+14)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,232 miles
    Test number
    647937708027
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately Incorrect lock nut/s used. (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake fluid level clearly.

  7. Fail149,218 miles (+28)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,218 miles
    Test number
    698095844050
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately Incorrect lock nut/s used. (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake fluid level clearly.

  8. Fail149,190 miles (+4,752)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,190 miles
    Test number
    921531422115
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake fluid level clearly.

  9. Pass144,438 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,438 miles
    Test number
    843621152341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front condition head lamp lens

  10. Fail144,401 miles (+7,742)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,401 miles
    Test number
    749753448151
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front condition head lamp lens

  11. Pass136,659 miles (+10,075)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,659 miles
    Test number
    917711126229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass126,584 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,584 miles
    Test number
    278058385158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear sill slightly damaged

  13. Fail126,566 miles (+12,366)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,566 miles
    Test number
    267874485188
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear sill slightly damaged

  14. Pass114,200 miles (+10,629)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    836148804095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,571 miles (+10,720)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,571 miles
    Test number
    906444513062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,851 miles (+12,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    529887912034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass79,859 miles (+10,808)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,859 miles
    Test number
    427444321029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,051 miles (+10,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,051 miles
    Test number
    660218100086
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass58,507 miles (+20,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,507 miles
    Test number
    801373688297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass38,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    242757567232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC54 DXJ

Does LC54 DXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC54 DXJ expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC54 DXJ?
The MOT on LC54 DXJ expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC54 DXJ done?
LC54 DXJ was recorded at 180,814 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 9,644 miles a year.
Has LC54 DXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC54 DXJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LC54 DXJ 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 LC54 DXJ find?
LC54 DXJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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