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Volkswagen Bora

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 WTPMOT history

LM03 WTP is a white diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
195,103 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 WTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 WTP was last recorded at 195,103 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,102 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,103 miles
  • 2023 – 183,621 miles
  • 2022 – 171,444 miles
  • 2020 – 167,374 miles
  • 2019 – 162,629 miles
  • 2018 – 157,864 miles
  • 2017 – 153,813 miles
  • 2015 – 142,398 miles
  • 2014 – 137,799 miles
  • 2013 – 133,549 miles
  • 2012 – 126,974 miles
  • 2011 – 110,654 miles
  • 2010 – 100,610 miles
  • 2009 – 94,581 miles
  • 2008 – 79,351 miles
  • 2007 – 57,589 miles
  • 2006 – 44,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,103 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brake backing plate missing adviseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,103 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,103 miles
    Test number
    740515901235
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plate missing advise

  2. Fail195,102 miles (+11,481)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,102 miles
    Test number
    673942874723
    • DangerousNearside Front drop link is broken
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure seat belt not bolted ti floor (10.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter leaking excessivly (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount excessivly worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light not working advise
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plate missing advise

  3. Pass183,621 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,621 miles
    Test number
    882985481852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses staring to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryRear no. plate in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on subframes
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow cat area

  4. Fail183,619 miles (+12,175)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,619 miles
    Test number
    206886083609
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAir box lid insecure
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses staring to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryOil on min
    • AdvisoryRear no. plate in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on subframes
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow cat area

  5. Pass171,444 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,444 miles
    Test number
    770285200849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail171,430 miles (+4,056)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,430 miles
    Test number
    422149776240
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end not secure on tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass167,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,374 miles
    Test number
    582400948941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail167,374 miles (+4,745)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,374 miles
    Test number
    290544950208
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strutt mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass162,629 miles (+4,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,629 miles
    Test number
    778597356689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass157,864 miles (+4,051)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    157,864 miles
    Test number
    768285587794
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass153,813 miles (+11,415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,813 miles
    Test number
    700418037901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    142,398 miles
    Test number
    495298998580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,398 miles (+4,599)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,398 miles
    Test number
    258133493134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass137,799 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,799 miles
    Test number
    135812634395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,549 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    133,549 miles
    Test number
    998869813388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,974 miles
    Test number
    685918812381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail126,973 miles (+16,319)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,973 miles
    Test number
    407178912384
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass110,654 miles (+10,044)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    110,654 miles
    Test number
    546918601330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,610 miles (+6,029)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    600005400306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,581 miles (+15,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    333990319381
    • 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)

  21. Pass79,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,351 miles
    Test number
    121412398168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,351 miles (+21,762)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,351 miles
    Test number
    163491598127
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass57,589 miles (+13,066)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    212245857150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside wing mirror lens cracked still has a clear veiw to the rear

  24. Pass44,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    140344666141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 WTP

Does LM03 WTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 WTP expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 WTP?
The MOT on LM03 WTP expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 WTP done?
LM03 WTP was recorded at 195,103 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 8,556 miles a year.
Has LM03 WTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 WTP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 WTP 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 WTP find?
LM03 WTP passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 6 more.

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