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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LO04 PZXMOT history

LO04 PZX is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 243,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
243,324 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 PZX
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
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 PZX was last recorded at 243,324 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,255 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
11,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,324 miles
  • 2025 – 235,824 miles
  • 2024 – 224,995 miles
  • 2023 – 213,249 miles
  • 2022 – 197,330 miles
  • 2021 – 178,509 miles
  • 2020 – 169,632 miles
  • 2018 – 162,374 miles
  • 2017 – 141,949 miles
  • 2016 – 134,248 miles
  • 2015 – 124,618 miles
  • 2014 – 115,328 miles
  • 2013 – 106,218 miles
  • 2011 – 89,084 miles
  • 2010 – 75,320 miles
  • 2009 – 65,862 miles
  • 2008 – 51,733 miles
  • 2007 – 34,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,324 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,324 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    243,324 miles
    Test number
    892114400001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  2. Fail243,255 miles (+7,431)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,255 miles
    Test number
    790889811436
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  3. Pass235,824 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    235,824 miles
    Test number
    409371486934
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail235,811 miles (+10,816)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,811 miles
    Test number
    928868520923
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass224,995 miles (+11,746)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    224,995 miles
    Test number
    736598988249
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass213,249 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    213,249 miles
    Test number
    885390315828
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail213,240 miles (+15,910)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,240 miles
    Test number
    701413929501
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass197,330 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    197,330 miles
    Test number
    409975184225
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

  9. Fail197,330 miles (+18,821)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,330 miles
    Test number
    625212424172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

  10. Pass178,509 miles (+8,877)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,509 miles
    Test number
    558984807792
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass169,632 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,632 miles
    Test number
    716328504077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail169,632 miles (+7,258)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,632 miles
    Test number
    719151622024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass162,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    162,374 miles
    Test number
    742343825576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper shock absorber mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail162,374 miles (+8,987)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,374 miles
    Test number
    655959112429
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper shock absorber mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass153,387 miles (+11,438)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    153,387 miles
    Test number
    665155032447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,949 miles (+7,701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,949 miles
    Test number
    138551109458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,248 miles (+9,630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,248 miles
    Test number
    913871389759
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass124,618 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,618 miles
    Test number
    505348105016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail124,618 miles (+9,290)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,618 miles
    Test number
    679268205056
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass115,328 miles (+9,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,328 miles
    Test number
    337198804012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass106,218 miles (+17,134)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,218 miles
    Test number
    225889603096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,084 miles (+13,764)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,084 miles
    Test number
    487099241293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,320 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,320 miles
    Test number
    283462050224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,862 miles (+14,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,862 miles
    Test number
    931878339230
    • NoteSLIGHT SCREEN DAMAGE

  25. Pass51,733 miles (+16,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,733 miles
    Test number
    502886328228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,863 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,863 miles
    Test number
    360662217403
    • NoteOff side and near side rear tyres are showing slight signs of perishing

Questions about LO04 PZX

Does LO04 PZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 PZX is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 PZX?
The MOT on LO04 PZX is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 PZX done?
LO04 PZX was recorded at 243,324 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 11,009 miles a year.
Has LO04 PZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 PZX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LO04 PZX 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 LO04 PZX find?
LO04 PZX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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