Volkswagen Bora
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LR53 VEAMOT history
LR53 VEA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,097 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 207,097 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 VEA
- 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
- 13 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 VEA was last recorded at 207,097 miles on 29 Oct 2023, 3,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 204,047 miles · 22 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,050 miles
- Average per year
- 9,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 207,097 miles
- 2022 – 204,047 miles
- 2021 – 185,520 miles
- 2020 – 176,527 miles
- 2019 – 164,602 miles
- 2018 – 149,111 miles
- 2017 – 138,364 miles
- 2016 – 132,642 miles
- 2015 – 127,354 miles
- 2014 – 121,577 miles
- 2013 – 112,810 miles
- 2012 – 106,243 miles
- 2011 – 96,116 miles
- 2010 – 86,858 miles
- 2009 – 78,992 miles
- 2008 – 68,401 miles
- 2007 – 55,014 miles
- 2006 – 39,814 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,097 miles
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point split and starting to corrode
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,097 miles (+3,050)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 207,097 miles
- Test number
- 291995201718
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point split and starting to corrode
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass204,047 miles (+18,527)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 204,047 miles
- Test number
- 474873850794
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass185,520 miles (+8,993)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 185,520 miles
- Test number
- 917413133547
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass176,527 miles (+11,925)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 176,527 miles
- Test number
- 174444941828
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded / scored
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer brake pipe sections corroded / swollen
- AdvisoryBoth rear to front brake pipe sections corroded / swollen
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and blowing
- AdvisoryParking brake nearing maximum travel
- AdvisoryRear brake application uneven and imbalanced
Pass164,602 miles (+15,491)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 164,602 miles
- Test number
- 500000277991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,111 miles (+271)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 149,111 miles
- Test number
- 823722975403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,840 miles (+10,476)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,840 miles
- Test number
- 859019115085
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass138,364 miles (+5,722)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 138,364 miles
- Test number
- 748055884638
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Pass132,642 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 132,642 miles
- Test number
- 355912201503
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both front wing arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlamps (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail132,641 miles (+5,287)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,641 miles
- Test number
- 820383467395
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both front wing arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlamps (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass127,354 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 127,354 miles
- Test number
- 697070047835
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fail127,351 miles (+5,774)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,351 miles
- Test number
- 422127421173
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,577 miles (+8,767)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 121,577 miles
- Test number
- 319183794214
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass112,810 miles (+6,567)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 112,810 miles
- Test number
- 765465593257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 106,243 miles
- Test number
- 349520602308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,243 miles (+10,127)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,243 miles
- Test number
- 959334192269
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass96,116 miles (+9,258)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 96,116 miles
- Test number
- 309727591432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,858 miles (+7,866)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 86,858 miles
- Test number
- 112006190293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,992 miles (+10,591)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 78,992 miles
- Test number
- 371297999262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,401 miles (+13,387)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 68,401 miles
- Test number
- 902080598245
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,014 miles (+15,200)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 55,014 miles
- Test number
- 702635687204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 39,814 miles
- Test number
- 162160196206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 VEA
- Does LR53 VEA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 VEA expired on 28 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 VEA?
- The MOT on LR53 VEA expired on 28 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 VEA done?
- LR53 VEA was recorded at 207,097 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2023, an average of 9,822 miles a year.
- Has LR53 VEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 VEA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on LR53 VEA 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 VEA find?
- LR53 VEA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front jacking point split and starting to corrode, and 1 more.
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