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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL53 PMVMOT history

LL53 PMV is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 12 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 224,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
224,049 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 PMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 PMV was last recorded at 224,049 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,911 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,138 miles
Average per year
9,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,049 miles
  • 2025 – 221,911 miles
  • 2024 – 220,199 miles
  • 2022 – 218,166 miles
  • 2021 – 208,377 miles
  • 2019 – 191,225 miles
  • 2018 – 177,967 miles
  • 2017 – 168,757 miles
  • 2016 – 156,330 miles
  • 2015 – 142,004 miles
  • 2014 – 131,327 miles
  • 2013 – 121,891 miles
  • 2012 – 104,909 miles
  • 2011 – 93,235 miles
  • 2010 – 84,973 miles
  • 2009 – 71,147 miles
  • 2008 – 56,113 miles
  • 2007 – 40,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,049 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,049 miles (+2,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    224,049 miles
    Test number
    369919194720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass221,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    221,911 miles
    Test number
    560708724744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded and tap on..
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slightly worn, (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail221,911 miles (+1,712)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,911 miles
    Test number
    456340376907
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded and tap on..
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slightly worn, (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass220,199 miles (+2,033)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    220,199 miles
    Test number
    845410112505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded tap on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake biding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and component corroded.

  5. Pass218,166 miles (+3,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    218,166 miles
    Test number
    835323405560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded and tap on/
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass215,011 miles (+6,634)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    215,011 miles
    Test number
    626234668757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc back plate corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass208,377 miles (+17,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,377 miles
    Test number
    224929491057
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plate correded.

  8. Pass191,225 miles (+13,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,225 miles
    Test number
    985474544055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  9. Pass177,967 miles (+9,210)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    177,967 miles
    Test number
    727806451523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,757 miles (+12,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    168,757 miles
    Test number
    440406969309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass156,330 miles (+14,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,330 miles
    Test number
    667689609418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass142,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,004 miles
    Test number
    276412895170
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail142,004 miles (+10,677)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,004 miles
    Test number
    338072995190
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass131,327 miles (+9,436)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    699000894131
    • NoteAnti-lock track control light come and go?
    • NoteBrake light sensor light showing
    • NoteN/s/r brake caliper slightly siezd

  15. Pass121,891 miles (+16,982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    375597783170
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBrakepad warning light on

  16. Pass104,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,909 miles
    Test number
    785001092150
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail104,909 miles (+11,674)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,909 miles
    Test number
    237101092434
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass93,235 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    949393391169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,209 miles (+8,236)3 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,209 miles
    Test number
    789165371131
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass84,973 miles (+13,826)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,973 miles
    Test number
    740424440083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,147 miles (+15,034)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,147 miles
    Test number
    190671649027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,113 miles (+15,122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,113 miles
    Test number
    373102748045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,991 miles
    Test number
    111069537449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 PMV

Does LL53 PMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 PMV is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 PMV?
The MOT on LL53 PMV is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 PMV done?
LL53 PMV was recorded at 224,049 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 9,668 miles a year.
Has LL53 PMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 PMV has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 PMV 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 LL53 PMV find?
LL53 PMV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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