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Volkswagen Bora

Beige · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 EEYMOT history

LR53 EEY is a beige diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
179,017 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 EEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 EEY was last recorded at 179,017 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 7,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,837 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,180 miles
Average per year
5,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,017 miles
  • 2025 – 171,837 miles
  • 2024 – 167,068 miles
  • 2023 – 162,789 miles
  • 2022 – 153,786 miles
  • 2021 – 146,097 miles
  • 2019 – 138,512 miles
  • 2018 – 130,532 miles
  • 2017 – 128,238 miles
  • 2015 – 128,164 miles
  • 2014 – 122,939 miles
  • 2013 – 115,931 miles
  • 2012 – 109,979 miles
  • 2011 – 105,556 miles
  • 2010 – 99,100 miles
  • 2009 – 93,331 miles
  • 2008 – 88,288 miles
  • 2007 – 83,388 miles
  • 2006 – 70,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,017 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,017 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    179,017 miles
    Test number
    114955279607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,837 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    171,837 miles
    Test number
    781178598473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail171,810 miles (+4,742)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,810 miles
    Test number
    444618508745
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low doesnt adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,068 miles (+4,279)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    167,068 miles
    Test number
    289959181550
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass162,789 miles (+9,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,789 miles
    Test number
    450555973371
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,786 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    317728697389
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail153,786 miles (+7,689)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    204010213801
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,097 miles (+7,585)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,097 miles
    Test number
    785411432469
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass138,512 miles (+7,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,512 miles
    Test number
    128292756972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass130,532 miles (+2,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,532 miles
    Test number
    122834839824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass128,238 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,238 miles
    Test number
    986468355280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass128,164 miles (+5,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,164 miles
    Test number
    811522377446
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside front pads are low

  13. Pass122,939 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,939 miles
    Test number
    796501354231
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  14. Fail122,939 miles (+7,008)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,939 miles
    Test number
    105641754241
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  15. Pass115,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    315488343254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail115,931 miles (+5,952)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    779928643265
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass109,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    785611752288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,979 miles (+4,423)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,979 miles
    Test number
    205330552221
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass105,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    105,556 miles
    Test number
    547122251216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,556 miles (+6,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,556 miles
    Test number
    369371951233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass99,100 miles (+5,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,100 miles
    Test number
    413853940223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass93,331 miles (+5,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,331 miles
    Test number
    361255749402
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm tread

  23. Pass88,288 miles (+4,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    360239148448
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

  24. Pass83,388 miles (+12,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    83,388 miles
    Test number
    282304157295
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

  25. Pass70,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    221814756282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 EEY

Does LR53 EEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 EEY is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 EEY?
The MOT on LR53 EEY is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 EEY done?
LR53 EEY was recorded at 179,017 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 5,444 miles a year.
Has LR53 EEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 EEY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 EEY 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 EEY find?
LR53 EEY passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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