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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL53 TGZMOT history

LL53 TGZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,514 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 TGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 TGZ was last recorded at 124,514 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,513 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,514 miles
  • 2024 – 102,336 miles
  • 2023 – 98,337 miles
  • 2022 – 97,049 miles
  • 2021 – 95,482 miles
  • 2020 – 94,218 miles
  • 2019 – 92,490 miles
  • 2018 – 85,757 miles
  • 2017 – 78,960 miles
  • 2016 – 73,340 miles
  • 2015 – 68,126 miles
  • 2014 – 63,802 miles
  • 2013 – 59,875 miles
  • 2012 – 57,843 miles
  • 2011 – 54,075 miles
  • 2010 – 51,143 miles
  • 2009 – 46,294 miles
  • 2008 – 43,409 miles
  • 2007 – 37,038 miles
  • 2006 – 26,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,514 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryLower engine mount has slight play, bush is worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,514 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,514 miles
    Test number
    691225571417
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower engine mount has slight play, bush is worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail124,513 miles (+22,177)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,513 miles
    Test number
    477710731771
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass102,336 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,336 miles
    Test number
    660660152419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,337 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    928143752724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    752090093764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,049 miles (+1,567)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    401619219540
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass95,482 miles (+1,264)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    792120899984
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass94,218 miles (+17)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    994622470793
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail94,201 miles (+1,711)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    318925795933
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  10. Pass92,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    789611221621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,490 miles (+6,733)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    515356424324
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass85,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,757 miles
    Test number
    277495591834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  13. Fail85,748 miles (+6,788)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    369775351334
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
  14. Pass78,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    386220228786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,958 miles (+5,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    118663857058
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass73,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,340 miles
    Test number
    244923177849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,340 miles (+5,214)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,340 miles
    Test number
    465781190359
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass68,126 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,126 miles
    Test number
    354754444174
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust catalytic converter pipe slightly rusted (7.1.2)
  19. Pass63,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    445929514380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,802 miles (+3,927)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    556549714367
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass59,875 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,875 miles
    Test number
    858997323394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,843 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    406822432489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,075 miles (+2,932)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,075 miles
    Test number
    169997821389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn slightly
  24. Pass51,143 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,143 miles
    Test number
    330641830343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,294 miles (+2,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,294 miles
    Test number
    332330419374
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  26. Pass43,409 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    964672438377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,038 miles (+10,547)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,038 miles
    Test number
    153657107333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,491 miles
    Test number
    211901606385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL53 TGZ

Does LL53 TGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 TGZ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 TGZ?
The MOT on LL53 TGZ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 TGZ done?
LL53 TGZ was recorded at 124,514 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,137 miles a year.
Has LL53 TGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 TGZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 TGZ 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 TGZ find?
LL53 TGZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; lower engine mount has slight play, bush is worn; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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