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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LR03 AHCMOT history

LR03 AHC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
114,353 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 AHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 AHC was last recorded at 114,353 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 14,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,970 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
14,383 miles
Average per year
5,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,353 miles
  • 2022 – 99,970 miles
  • 2021 – 87,139 miles
  • 2020 – 77,832 miles
  • 2019 – 57,785 miles
  • 2018 – 57,360 miles
  • 2017 – 56,864 miles
  • 2016 – 56,718 miles
  • 2015 – 53,579 miles
  • 2014 – 47,907 miles
  • 2013 – 42,893 miles
  • 2012 – 37,649 miles
  • 2011 – 33,257 miles
  • 2010 – 32,442 miles
  • 2008 – 31,352 miles
  • 2007 – 29,925 miles
  • 2006 – 26,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,353 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to brake servo condition (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorBraking system leaking Servo (1.1.3 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has possibly been fillered
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,353 miles (+14,383)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,353 miles
    Test number
    587254089608
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to brake servo condition (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBraking system leaking Servo (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has possibly been fillered
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,970 miles (+12,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,970 miles
    Test number
    679259256232
    • 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. Pass87,139 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,139 miles
    Test number
    227035671591
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail87,139 miles (+9,307)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,139 miles
    Test number
    707360048805
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    531290249539
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,832 miles (+20,047)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    919366037563
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,785 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    285837337695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,360 miles
    Test number
    601075901353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail57,360 miles (+496)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,360 miles
    Test number
    319700573856
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass56,864 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,864 miles
    Test number
    393577383475
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass56,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    333843220985
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  12. Fail56,718 miles (+3,139)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    395453313288
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  13. Pass53,579 miles (+5,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,579 miles
    Test number
    116273615169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail47,907 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,907 miles
    Test number
    767917984082
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass47,907 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,907 miles
    Test number
    897947584050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,893 miles
    Test number
    179961883028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,893 miles (+5,244)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,893 miles
    Test number
    227301383094
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket welds broken

  18. Pass37,649 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    278816182043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,257 miles (+815)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,257 miles
    Test number
    356028081014
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  20. Pass32,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,442 miles
    Test number
    962796930081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,442 miles (+1,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,442 miles
    Test number
    702786830034
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  22. Pass31,352 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,352 miles
    Test number
    810237658350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,925 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,925 miles
    Test number
    454343657308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,877 miles
    Test number
    381316136396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,877 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,877 miles
    Test number
    420955636444
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR03 AHC

Does LR03 AHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 AHC expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 AHC?
The MOT on LR03 AHC expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 AHC done?
LR03 AHC was recorded at 114,353 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 5,211 miles a year.
Has LR03 AHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 AHC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR03 AHC 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 LR03 AHC find?
LR03 AHC failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested due to brake servo condition; braking system leaking servo; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 11 more.

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