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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LD53 TGJMOT history

LD53 TGJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
93,492 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 TGJ
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 TGJ was last recorded at 93,492 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 14,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,791 miles · 3 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
14,701 miles
Average per year
4,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,492 miles
  • 2020 – 78,791 miles
  • 2019 – 75,465 miles
  • 2018 – 71,481 miles
  • 2017 – 68,255 miles
  • 2016 – 62,943 miles
  • 2015 – 56,117 miles
  • 2014 – 49,957 miles
  • 2013 – 42,463 miles
  • 2012 – 36,613 miles
  • 2011 – 32,422 miles
  • 2010 – 28,078 miles
  • 2009 – 23,370 miles
  • 2008 – 18,323 miles
  • 2007 – 14,261 miles
  • 2006 – 10,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,492 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Covers impede parts of the inspection.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Headlamp lenses discolouring.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Covers impede parts of the inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,492 miles (+14,701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    166839748147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,791 miles (+3,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,791 miles
    Test number
    652253382251
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low , nearside rear perishing, both showing cuts (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,465 miles
    Test number
    220387279068
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.
    • AdvisoryRear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing and tread depths getting low.

  4. Fail75,451 miles (+3,970)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,451 miles
    Test number
    705987649047
    • MajorOffside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.
    • AdvisoryRear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing and tread depths getting low.

  5. Pass71,481 miles (+3,226)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    169545200651
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses discolouring.
    • AdvisoryNearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside track rod end ball joint gaiters perishing.
    • AdvisoryRear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing.
    • AdvisoryVarious slight cuts in rear tyres.

  6. Pass68,255 miles (+5,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,255 miles
    Test number
    729630314104
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slight worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres had small cuts
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection
    • AdvisoryScrew in N/S/R tyre

  7. Pass62,943 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,943 miles
    Test number
    217736660853
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs getting thin
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has small cut
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wear on both edges
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wear on inner edge

  8. Fail62,943 miles (+6,826)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,943 miles
    Test number
    734427600672
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs getting thin
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has small cut
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wear on both edges
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wear on inner edge

  9. Pass56,117 miles (+6,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    412137464615
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses discolouring.
    • AdvisoryRear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

  10. Fail49,957 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,957 miles
    Test number
    386648064283
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs getting low
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads worn low
    • NoteCoolant level is low
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection

  11. Pass49,957 miles (+7,494)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,957 miles
    Test number
    729568264218
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs getting low
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads worn low
    • NoteCoolant level is low
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection

  12. Pass42,463 miles (+5,850)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,463 miles
    Test number
    978640363202
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

  13. Pass36,613 miles (+4,191)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    189453862280
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edge
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection
    • NoteN/S/F tyre slightly wear on outer sidewall

  14. Pass32,422 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    106443361213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,078 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    371801160209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,370 miles (+5,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,370 miles
    Test number
    914982169252
    • NoteRear tyres starting to crack

  17. Pass18,323 miles (+4,062)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,323 miles
    Test number
    833161278227
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  18. Pass14,261 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,261 miles
    Test number
    942210667221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,574 miles
    Test number
    103881876266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 TGJ

Does LD53 TGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 TGJ expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 TGJ?
The MOT on LD53 TGJ expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 TGJ done?
LD53 TGJ was recorded at 93,492 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 4,617 miles a year.
Has LD53 TGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 TGJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LD53 TGJ 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 LD53 TGJ find?
LD53 TGJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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