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Volkswagen Bora

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 DXEMOT history

LD03 DXE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 16 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 204,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
204,700 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 DXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 DXE was last recorded at 204,700 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 17,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,584 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,116 miles
Average per year
9,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,700 miles
  • 2025 – 187,584 miles
  • 2024 – 173,190 miles
  • 2023 – 157,445 miles
  • 2022 – 148,780 miles
  • 2021 – 145,665 miles
  • 2020 – 142,322 miles
  • 2019 – 139,143 miles
  • 2018 – 136,151 miles
  • 2017 – 119,314 miles
  • 2016 – 96,062 miles
  • 2015 – 84,225 miles
  • 2014 – 75,068 miles
  • 2013 – 67,244 miles
  • 2012 – 59,473 miles
  • 2011 – 51,992 miles
  • 2010 – 44,833 miles
  • 2009 – 36,885 miles
  • 2008 – 28,967 miles
  • 2007 – 20,967 miles
  • 2006 – 13,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,700 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust conditionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,700 miles (+17,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    204,700 miles
    Test number
    387572867597
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition

  2. Pass187,584 miles (+14,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    187,584 miles
    Test number
    362817747096
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition

  3. Pass173,190 miles (+15,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,190 miles
    Test number
    725227972803
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition/security

  4. Pass157,445 miles (+8,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,445 miles
    Test number
    462260070885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition

  5. Pass148,780 miles (+2)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,780 miles
    Test number
    163209928507
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail148,778 miles (+3,113)1 dangerous1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,778 miles
    Test number
    861578014916
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass145,665 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,665 miles
    Test number
    386954976010
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped in swept area within 40 mm

  8. Fail145,665 miles (+3,343)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,665 miles
    Test number
    603436603780
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped in swept area within 40 mm

  9. Pass142,322 miles (+3,179)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,322 miles
    Test number
    745693335502
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped within swept area within 40mm

  10. Pass139,143 miles (+2,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,143 miles
    Test number
    490369414015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped in swept area within 40 mm

  11. Pass136,151 miles (+16,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,151 miles
    Test number
    384995672582
    • AdvisoryFront engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass119,314 miles (+23,252)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,314 miles
    Test number
    651999225103
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass96,062 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    781264135681
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail96,062 miles (+11,837)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    915288580453
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass84,225 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    788743045183
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  16. Fail84,225 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    119373145176
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  17. Fail83,127 miles (+8,059)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,127 miles
    Test number
    939613645150
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  18. Pass75,068 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    858039964015
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edge

  19. Fail75,068 miles (+7,824)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    839459564090
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edge

  20. Pass67,244 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,244 miles
    Test number
    767532573041
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

  21. Fail67,244 miles (+7,771)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,244 miles
    Test number
    886562273070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

  22. Pass59,473 miles (+7,481)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,473 miles
    Test number
    165678162422
    • NoteFront number plate deteriating
    • NoteRear number plate deteriating
    • NoteSlight play in both rear beam axle bushes
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

  23. Pass51,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,992 miles
    Test number
    309108061091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,992 miles (+7,159)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,992 miles
    Test number
    665998561052
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront lowre arm bushes perishing
    • NoteRear coil springs corroding

  25. Pass44,833 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,833 miles
    Test number
    352974370082
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriating
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

  26. Fail44,833 miles (+7,948)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,833 miles
    Test number
    852124370015
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriating
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

  27. Fail36,885 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    412751579032
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass36,885 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    424611379018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,967 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,967 miles
    Test number
    333873578023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,967 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,967 miles
    Test number
    471963677020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass13,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,732 miles
    Test number
    751740776044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 DXE

Does LD03 DXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 DXE is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 DXE?
The MOT on LD03 DXE is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 DXE done?
LD03 DXE was recorded at 204,700 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 9,524 miles a year.
Has LD03 DXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 DXE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LD03 DXE 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 LD03 DXE find?
LD03 DXE passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 3 more.

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