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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 JYSMOT history

LD03 JYS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 23 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
171,374 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 JYS
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
23 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 JYS was last recorded at 171,374 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 12,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,605 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
12,769 miles
Average per year
6,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,374 miles
  • 2024 – 158,605 miles
  • 2023 – 145,348 miles
  • 2022 – 138,062 miles
  • 2021 – 137,394 miles
  • 2020 – 136,640 miles
  • 2019 – 134,929 miles
  • 2018 – 133,398 miles
  • 2017 – 125,680 miles
  • 2016 – 117,225 miles
  • 2015 – 109,405 miles
  • 2014 – 102,449 miles
  • 2013 – 95,208 miles
  • 2012 – 90,777 miles
  • 2011 – 82,960 miles
  • 2010 – 76,045 miles
  • 2009 – 71,397 miles
  • 2008 – 66,006 miles
  • 2007 – 60,623 miles
  • 2006 – 55,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,374 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear beam / axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail171,374 miles (+12,769)7 major5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,374 miles
    Test number
    214413969588
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear beam / axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated

  2. Pass158,605 miles (+13,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,605 miles
    Test number
    839009631465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,348 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    145,348 miles
    Test number
    878687162232
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail145,348 miles (+7,286)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,348 miles
    Test number
    381704880074
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass138,062 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,062 miles
    Test number
    174424530024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,394 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,394 miles
    Test number
    669976610516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,640 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,640 miles
    Test number
    321249458192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,607 miles (+1,678)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,607 miles
    Test number
    900435161319
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass134,929 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    855831469221
    • 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))

  10. Pass133,398 miles (+7,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,398 miles
    Test number
    807059000218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,680 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,680 miles
    Test number
    825568100562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,225 miles (+7,820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,225 miles
    Test number
    246095632357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,405 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,405 miles
    Test number
    497863555143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,449 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    427711944113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,448 miles (+7,240)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,448 miles
    Test number
    257520944103
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAxle bushes deteriorated

  16. Pass95,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    659075853116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,208 miles (+4,431)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    468415353148
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass90,777 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,777 miles
    Test number
    549780542121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,960 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    946230191025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,045 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,045 miles
    Test number
    250303190094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing

  21. Fail76,045 miles (+4,648)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,045 miles
    Test number
    514193190029
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing

  22. Pass71,397 miles (+5,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,397 miles
    Test number
    182938299058
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass66,006 miles (+5,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    264393608434
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low

  24. Pass60,623 miles (+5,403)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    414191707158
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn low
    • NoteNearside front brake discs corroded on inner edge

  25. Pass55,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,220 miles
    Test number
    293228886024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 JYS

Does LD03 JYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 JYS expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 JYS?
The MOT on LD03 JYS expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 JYS done?
LD03 JYS was recorded at 171,374 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 6,010 miles a year.
Has LD03 JYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 JYS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 JYS 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 JYS find?
LD03 JYS failed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with 7 major defects, 5 minor defects and 10 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; front brakes imbalanced across an axle, and 19 more.

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