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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS03 FFPMOT history

LS03 FFP is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2023
Mileage
201,555 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 FFP
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
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2023
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 FFP was last recorded at 201,555 miles on 12 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,555 miles · 11 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,555 miles
  • 2021 – 180,979 miles
  • 2020 – 174,534 miles
  • 2018 – 160,986 miles
  • 2017 – 160,431 miles
  • 2015 – 160,422 miles
  • 2014 – 159,223 miles
  • 2013 – 156,448 miles
  • 2012 – 152,516 miles
  • 2011 – 145,825 miles
  • 2010 – 134,552 miles
  • 2009 – 123,315 miles
  • 2008 – 103,654 miles
  • 2007 – 86,154 miles
  • 2006 – 76,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,555 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction VISOR STRIP ACROSS TOP OF SCREEN (3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryINTERIOR MIRROR HAS STICKER ON - STILL USABLERecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,555 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    201,555 miles
    Test number
    179421992228
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction VISOR STRIP ACROSS TOP OF SCREEN (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryINTERIOR MIRROR HAS STICKER ON - STILL USABLE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. Fail201,555 miles (+20,576)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,555 miles
    Test number
    373238934255
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction VISOR STRIP ACROSS TOP OF SCREEN (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryINTERIOR MIRROR HAS STICKER ON - STILL USABLE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass180,979 miles (+6,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    180,979 miles
    Test number
    707183354350
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass174,534 miles (+13,548)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    174,534 miles
    Test number
    860706340187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,986 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,986 miles
    Test number
    680346066948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,431 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    160,431 miles
    Test number
    200977686001
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
  7. Pass160,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    160,422 miles
    Test number
    517440715109
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  8. Fail160,422 miles (+1,199)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,422 miles
    Test number
    879900915136
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Pass159,223 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    159,223 miles
    Test number
    506073884025
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteOffside rear axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
  10. Fail159,223 miles (+2,775)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,223 miles
    Test number
    737073084049
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteOffside rear axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure
  11. Pass156,448 miles (+3,932)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    156,448 miles
    Test number
    775304973036
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRearmost exhaust hanger broken but system still supported elsewhere
  12. Pass152,516 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    152,516 miles
    Test number
    416533052030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,825 miles (+11,273)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    145,825 miles
    Test number
    808593071030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated
  14. Pass134,552 miles (+11,237)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    130196050043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,315 miles (+19,661)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    123,315 miles
    Test number
    871512569084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,654 miles (+17,500)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,654 miles
    Test number
    900343958047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,154 miles (+9,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    784176467075
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass76,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    181588786079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS03 FFP

Does LS03 FFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 FFP expired on 11 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 FFP?
The MOT on LS03 FFP expired on 11 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 FFP done?
LS03 FFP was recorded at 201,555 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
Has LS03 FFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 FFP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS03 FFP 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 LS03 FFP find?
LS03 FFP passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor strip across top of screen; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy, and 3 more.

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