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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD03 UOKMOT history

LD03 UOK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 198,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
198,032 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 UOK
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
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 UOK was last recorded at 198,032 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 6,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,738 miles · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,294 miles
Average per year
8,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,032 miles
  • 2024 – 191,738 miles
  • 2023 – 181,431 miles
  • 2022 – 180,164 miles
  • 2021 – 166,999 miles
  • 2020 – 159,432 miles
  • 2019 – 147,436 miles
  • 2018 – 136,887 miles
  • 2017 – 125,132 miles
  • 2016 – 114,752 miles
  • 2015 – 104,923 miles
  • 2013 – 90,664 miles
  • 2012 – 81,364 miles
  • 2011 – 70,157 miles
  • 2010 – 61,394 miles
  • 2009 – 54,772 miles
  • 2008 – 51,010 miles
  • 2007 – 46,254 miles
  • 2006 – 40,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,032 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear exhurst outter skin comming detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    198,032 miles
    Test number
    175210899802
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail198,032 miles (+6,294)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,032 miles
    Test number
    810973398653
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass191,738 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    191,738 miles
    Test number
    465691052345
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail191,699 miles (+10,268)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,699 miles
    Test number
    781059386702
    • MajorNearside Rear 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 Both rear not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass181,431 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,431 miles
    Test number
    557365318337
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe near to fuel tank showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

  6. Fail181,431 miles (+1,267)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,431 miles
    Test number
    930244385297
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe near to fuel tank showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

  7. Pass180,164 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,164 miles
    Test number
    690597546623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Coil over adjustable shocks fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhurst outter skin comming detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Coil over adjustable shocks fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  8. Fail180,162 miles (+13,163)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,162 miles
    Test number
    101061920974
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhurst outter skin comming detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass166,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    166,999 miles
    Test number
    682715737198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail166,999 miles (+7,567)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,999 miles
    Test number
    810296055819
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass159,432 miles (+656)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    159,432 miles
    Test number
    241776624766
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail158,776 miles (+11,340)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,776 miles
    Test number
    503654611436
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not touching screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system deteriorated

  13. Pass147,436 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,436 miles
    Test number
    464443643114
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper smearing windscreen

  14. Fail147,419 miles (+10,532)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,419 miles
    Test number
    788322407876
    • DangerousNearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper smearing windscreen

  15. Pass136,887 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,887 miles
    Test number
    670602475694
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail136,849 miles (+11,717)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,849 miles
    Test number
    294667078283
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass125,132 miles (+292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,132 miles
    Test number
    697942691078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust corroded

  18. Fail124,840 miles (+10,088)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,840 miles
    Test number
    425156855476
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust corroded

  19. Pass114,752 miles (+9,829)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    936852509119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount loose
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorated

  20. Pass104,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    639156515085
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail104,923 miles (+14,259)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,923 miles
    Test number
    605255715082
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass90,664 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    437346393156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner surface
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail90,664 miles (+9,300)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    215946193178
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner surface
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail81,364 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    107945902261
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass81,364 miles (+11,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,364 miles
    Test number
    729805902217
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass70,157 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,157 miles
    Test number
    596837791023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,394 miles (+6,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    121298670048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass54,772 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,772 miles
    Test number
    131988799023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,010 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    101596208134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,254 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    762624797059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass40,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,194 miles
    Test number
    700177996042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 UOK

Does LD03 UOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 UOK expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 UOK?
The MOT on LD03 UOK expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 UOK done?
LD03 UOK was recorded at 198,032 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 8,312 miles a year.
Has LD03 UOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 UOK has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 UOK 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 UOK find?
LD03 UOK passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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