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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 SZVMOT history

LL03 SZV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 25 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,932 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 SZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 SZV was last recorded at 173,932 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,882 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
3,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,932 miles
  • 2025 – 172,424 miles
  • 2024 – 169,359 miles
  • 2023 – 165,531 miles
  • 2022 – 163,375 miles
  • 2021 – 160,350 miles
  • 2020 – 156,586 miles
  • 2019 – 154,556 miles
  • 2018 – 150,637 miles
  • 2017 – 147,367 miles
  • 2016 – 143,331 miles
  • 2015 – 139,355 miles
  • 2014 – 135,559 miles
  • 2013 – 132,836 miles
  • 2012 – 129,384 miles
  • 2011 – 127,029 miles
  • 2010 – 124,706 miles
  • 2009 – 119,814 miles
  • 2008 – 116,741 miles
  • 2007 – 110,835 miles
  • 2006 – 100,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,932 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,932 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,932 miles
    Test number
    322470431408
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail173,882 miles (+1,458)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,882 miles
    Test number
    878022889190
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass172,424 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,424 miles
    Test number
    625480750197
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail172,403 miles (+3,044)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,403 miles
    Test number
    188783536070
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass169,359 miles (+3,828)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    169,359 miles
    Test number
    830335227632
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass165,531 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,531 miles
    Test number
    883195110381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    163,375 miles
    Test number
    920554894279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,375 miles (+3,025)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,375 miles
    Test number
    812767603457
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass160,350 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,350 miles
    Test number
    478668709900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,586 miles
    Test number
    808057165291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,584 miles (+2,028)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,584 miles
    Test number
    809029514802
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass154,556 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,556 miles
    Test number
    644892075142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass150,637 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    150,637 miles
    Test number
    692829847865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass147,367 miles (+4,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,367 miles
    Test number
    567344701098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass143,331 miles (+3,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,331 miles
    Test number
    644012185281
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  16. Pass139,355 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,355 miles
    Test number
    721146273715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,559 miles (+2,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,559 miles
    Test number
    107558504399
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass132,836 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,836 miles
    Test number
    999068813382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,384 miles (+2,355)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    129,384 miles
    Test number
    359998622375
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass127,029 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    127,029 miles
    Test number
    135777401311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,706 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    124,706 miles
    Test number
    870329920332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,814 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    119,814 miles
    Test number
    911063829326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass116,741 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    116,741 miles
    Test number
    653050248384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass110,835 miles (+10,820)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    110,835 miles
    Test number
    382810847344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,015 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    111964716224
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre
    • NoteSlight uneven tread to near side rear tyre

Questions about LL03 SZV

Does LL03 SZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 SZV is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 SZV?
The MOT on LL03 SZV is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 SZV done?
LL03 SZV was recorded at 173,932 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
Has LL03 SZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 SZV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL03 SZV 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 LL03 SZV find?
LL03 SZV passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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