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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 YBUMOT history

LR03 YBU is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 24 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
147,445 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 YBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 YBU was last recorded at 147,445 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 7,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,451 miles · 5 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,994 miles
Average per year
6,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,445 miles
  • 2022 – 139,451 miles
  • 2021 – 131,808 miles
  • 2020 – 122,804 miles
  • 2019 – 122,798 miles
  • 2015 – 117,899 miles
  • 2014 – 112,657 miles
  • 2013 – 105,612 miles
  • 2012 – 95,856 miles
  • 2011 – 87,637 miles
  • 2010 – 75,536 miles
  • 2009 – 68,418 miles
  • 2008 – 60,004 miles
  • 2007 – 48,002 miles
  • 2006 – 31,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,445 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REARS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOST

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,445 miles (+7,994)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,445 miles
    Test number
    393029541325
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,451 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,451 miles
    Test number
    267016264341
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REARS (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOST (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,451 miles (+7,643)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,451 miles
    Test number
    115201800945
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested EMITS EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REARS (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOST (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,808 miles (+9,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,808 miles
    Test number
    833061958793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,804 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,804 miles
    Test number
    416977036463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass122,798 miles (+4,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,798 miles
    Test number
    346606572889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass117,899 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,899 miles
    Test number
    889482200373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail117,880 miles (+5,223)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,880 miles
    Test number
    950684217080
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass112,657 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    112,657 miles
    Test number
    819438504316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail112,652 miles (+7,040)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,652 miles
    Test number
    877873604327
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass105,612 miles (+9,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,612 miles
    Test number
    676721803376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass95,856 miles (+8,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,856 miles
    Test number
    417443602377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass87,637 miles (+12,101)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,637 miles
    Test number
    688010701324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,536 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    553322100371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,418 miles (+65)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,418 miles
    Test number
    483614579203
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay evident in o/s steering rack.Slight play in n/s steering rack.

  16. Fail68,353 miles (+8,349)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    682846969235
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay evident in o/s steering rack.Slight play in n/s steering rack.

  17. Pass60,004 miles (+12,002)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    631787668217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,002 miles (+16,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    360021327424
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail31,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,397 miles
    Test number
    164244846126
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  20. Pass31,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,397 miles
    Test number
    304354646199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 YBU

Does LR03 YBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 YBU expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 YBU?
The MOT on LR03 YBU expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 YBU done?
LR03 YBU was recorded at 147,445 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 6,649 miles a year.
Has LR03 YBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 YBU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 YBU 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 YBU find?
LR03 YBU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both misted; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear, and 1 more.

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