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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 RLUMOT history

LM03 RLU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 247,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
247,023 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RLU
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
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RLU was last recorded at 247,023 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,120 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,903 miles
Average per year
9,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,023 miles
  • 2023 – 243,120 miles
  • 2022 – 233,422 miles
  • 2021 – 218,979 miles
  • 2020 – 212,970 miles
  • 2019 – 203,489 miles
  • 2018 – 193,106 miles
  • 2017 – 182,640 miles
  • 2016 – 172,241 miles
  • 2015 – 160,268 miles
  • 2014 – 147,956 miles
  • 2013 – 140,777 miles
  • 2011 – 125,213 miles
  • 2010 – 114,888 miles
  • 2009 – 103,296 miles
  • 2008 – 93,161 miles
  • 2007 – 81,702 miles
  • 2006 – 67,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,023 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • GENERAL OIL LEAKS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,023 miles (+3,903)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    247,023 miles
    Test number
    324064082786
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass243,120 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    243,120 miles
    Test number
    163508496679
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail243,099 miles (+9,677)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,099 miles
    Test number
    580591782645
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure small end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass233,422 miles (+14,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    233,422 miles
    Test number
    219879183039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CAT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL OIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY OFF/SIDE END OF RACK

  5. Pass218,979 miles (+6,009)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    218,979 miles
    Test number
    388428144073
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CAT JOINT AND REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL OIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass212,970 miles (+9,481)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    212,970 miles
    Test number
    747988814602
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge due to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on the offside front wing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRegistration lamps weak

  7. Pass203,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    203,489 miles
    Test number
    228940744345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail203,489 miles (+10,383)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,489 miles
    Test number
    479602994754
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass193,106 miles (+10,466)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    193,106 miles
    Test number
    521786987148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass182,640 miles (+10,399)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    182,640 miles
    Test number
    153367726475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass172,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    172,241 miles
    Test number
    644365007663
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail172,239 miles (+11,971)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,239 miles
    Test number
    234599390291
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass160,268 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,268 miles
    Test number
    194406716907
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber starting to weap
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel binding on slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket corroded

  14. Fail160,264 miles (+12,308)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,264 miles
    Test number
    404175667653
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wishbone bush weak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber starting to weap
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel binding on slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket corroded

  15. Pass147,956 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    147,956 miles
    Test number
    248028034234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail147,847 miles (+7,070)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,847 miles
    Test number
    899383834216
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass140,777 miles (+15,564)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    140,777 miles
    Test number
    867995133254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,213 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    125,213 miles
    Test number
    386557031202
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorating

  19. Fail125,213 miles (+10,325)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,213 miles
    Test number
    445827731223
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorating

  20. Pass114,888 miles (+11,592)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    114,888 miles
    Test number
    534692530207
    • NoteFront and rear numberplates deteriorating

  21. Fail103,296 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    394610549427
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass103,296 miles (+10,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    954420049243
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

  23. Pass93,161 miles (+11,459)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    93,161 miles
    Test number
    301006148445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,702 miles (+13,843)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,702 miles
    Test number
    540671507236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,859 miles
    Test number
    404001586192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RLU

Does LM03 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 RLU is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RLU?
The MOT on LM03 RLU is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 RLU done?
LM03 RLU was recorded at 247,023 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 9,071 miles a year.
Has LM03 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RLU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 RLU 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 LM03 RLU find?
LM03 RLU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, and 2 more.

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