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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 DXJMOT history

LR53 DXJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
102,215 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DXJ
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
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DXJ was last recorded at 102,215 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 5,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,822 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,393 miles
Average per year
5,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,215 miles
  • 2020 – 96,822 miles
  • 2019 – 93,497 miles
  • 2018 – 85,807 miles
  • 2017 – 73,989 miles
  • 2016 – 62,939 miles
  • 2015 – 52,277 miles
  • 2014 – 42,442 miles
  • 2013 – 32,162 miles
  • 2012 – 29,564 miles
  • 2011 – 29,262 miles
  • 2010 – 28,827 miles
  • 2009 – 28,438 miles
  • 2008 – 24,690 miles
  • 2007 – 21,284 miles
  • 2006 – 13,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,215 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,215 miles
    Test number
    341949910943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail102,215 miles (+5,393)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,215 miles
    Test number
    308913979937
    • 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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,822 miles (+3,325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    619672126044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass93,497 miles (+7,690)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,497 miles
    Test number
    845080531268
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,807 miles (+11,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    315192351080
    • 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))

  6. Pass73,989 miles (+11,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,989 miles
    Test number
    227432195151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,939 miles (+10,662)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    774766950944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,277 miles
    Test number
    770944302475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,277 miles (+9,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,277 miles
    Test number
    577671907467
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass42,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,442 miles
    Test number
    587447064254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,442 miles (+10,280)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,442 miles
    Test number
    747517464249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass32,162 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,162 miles
    Test number
    145786563216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,564 miles
    Test number
    258423862220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,564 miles (+302)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,564 miles
    Test number
    876813262216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Fail29,262 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,262 miles
    Test number
    466304761267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass29,262 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,262 miles
    Test number
    585984261260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    200769050254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,827 miles (+389)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    512949850254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass28,438 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,438 miles
    Test number
    501704369214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,690 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    421111068293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,284 miles (+7,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,284 miles
    Test number
    311931167262
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass13,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,996 miles
    Test number
    691724556209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 DXJ

Does LR53 DXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 DXJ expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DXJ?
The MOT on LR53 DXJ expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 DXJ done?
LR53 DXJ was recorded at 102,215 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 5,759 miles a year.
Has LR53 DXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DXJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 DXJ 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 LR53 DXJ find?
LR53 DXJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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