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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM03 XDAMOT history

LM03 XDA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 212,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
212,589 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 XDA
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
1 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 XDA was last recorded at 212,589 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,587 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 212,589 miles
  • 2023 – 203,398 miles
  • 2022 – 195,648 miles
  • 2021 – 190,161 miles
  • 2020 – 183,605 miles
  • 2019 – 176,151 miles
  • 2018 – 168,476 miles
  • 2017 – 162,951 miles
  • 2016 – 157,362 miles
  • 2015 – 150,858 miles
  • 2014 – 144,587 miles
  • 2013 – 138,297 miles
  • 2012 – 132,259 miles
  • 2011 – 124,771 miles
  • 2010 – 115,213 miles
  • 2009 – 105,620 miles
  • 2008 – 97,787 miles
  • 2007 – 89,884 miles
  • 2006 – 83,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,589 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,589 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    212,589 miles
    Test number
    412706829689
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail212,587 miles (+9,189)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,587 miles
    Test number
    753153458599
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass203,398 miles (+7,750)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    203,398 miles
    Test number
    279648094849
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OUTER BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass195,648 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    195,648 miles
    Test number
    705079839044
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail195,646 miles (+5,485)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,646 miles
    Test number
    497098903926
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass190,161 miles (+6,556)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    190,161 miles
    Test number
    801808623077
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass183,605 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    183,605 miles
    Test number
    431502057108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,151 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    176,151 miles
    Test number
    505034551325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail176,151 miles (+7,675)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,151 miles
    Test number
    160117879390
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass168,476 miles (+5,525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    168,476 miles
    Test number
    419138122689
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp may need attention in the near future

  11. Pass162,951 miles (+5,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    162,951 miles
    Test number
    824267385818
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass157,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,362 miles
    Test number
    861087124955
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail157,356 miles (+6,498)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,356 miles
    Test number
    950576994710
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass150,858 miles (+6,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,858 miles
    Test number
    399877733174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass144,587 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,587 miles
    Test number
    197409354231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass138,297 miles (+6,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    138,297 miles
    Test number
    398419653242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass132,259 miles (+7,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    132,259 miles
    Test number
    785335252211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass124,771 miles (+9,558)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    124,771 miles
    Test number
    989543841225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,213 miles (+9,593)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,213 miles
    Test number
    182139940223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,620 miles (+7,833)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,620 miles
    Test number
    612801559278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,787 miles (+7,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,787 miles
    Test number
    961248348227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass89,884 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,884 miles
    Test number
    114150557249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,865 miles (+2,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,865 miles
    Test number
    843661766270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass81,037 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,037 miles
    Test number
    233968096189
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge,near limit

Questions about LM03 XDA

Does LM03 XDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 XDA expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 XDA?
The MOT on LM03 XDA expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 XDA done?
LM03 XDA was recorded at 212,589 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 7,246 miles a year.
Has LM03 XDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 XDA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM03 XDA 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 XDA find?
LM03 XDA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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