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Volkswagen Bora

Beige · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 EAGMOT history

LS53 EAG is a beige diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
159,812 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EAG
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
14 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EAG was last recorded at 159,812 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 10,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,337 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
10,475 miles
Average per year
6,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,812 miles
  • 2022 – 149,337 miles
  • 2021 – 138,618 miles
  • 2020 – 135,136 miles
  • 2019 – 128,925 miles
  • 2018 – 117,101 miles
  • 2017 – 109,249 miles
  • 2016 – 104,782 miles
  • 2015 – 97,914 miles
  • 2014 – 91,455 miles
  • 2013 – 85,838 miles
  • 2012 – 78,942 miles
  • 2011 – 72,480 miles
  • 2010 – 66,800 miles
  • 2009 – 60,500 miles
  • 2008 – 53,546 miles
  • 2007 – 45,519 miles
  • 2006 – 36,037 miles
  • 2005 – 31,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,812 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill is slightly corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,812 miles (+10,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,812 miles
    Test number
    935055053847
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill is slightly corroded
  2. Pass149,337 miles (+10,719)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,337 miles
    Test number
    563343690186
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill is slightly corroded
  3. Pass138,618 miles (+3,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    423303236279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass135,136 miles (+6,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,136 miles
    Test number
    278630051567
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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))
  5. Pass128,925 miles (+11,824)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,925 miles
    Test number
    961213533142
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass117,101 miles (+7,852)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,101 miles
    Test number
    220327795300
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass109,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,249 miles
    Test number
    578367304041
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Fail109,249 miles (+4,467)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,249 miles
    Test number
    496713678069
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass104,782 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,782 miles
    Test number
    676379442103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,914 miles (+6,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,914 miles
    Test number
    347884457503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass91,455 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    317600664476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,838 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    559303673287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,942 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,942 miles
    Test number
    575384262208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    495636151288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,480 miles (+5,680)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    649106151274
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass66,800 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    894983870282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,500 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,500 miles
    Test number
    564344179247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,546 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,546 miles
    Test number
    923469968239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,519 miles (+9,482)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    432783567225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,037 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    364036276465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,419 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    423812345349
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

Questions about LS53 EAG

Does LS53 EAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EAG expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EAG?
The MOT on LS53 EAG expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EAG done?
LS53 EAG was recorded at 159,812 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 6,898 miles a year.
Has LS53 EAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EAG has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LS53 EAG 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 LS53 EAG find?
LS53 EAG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear outer sill is slightly corroded.

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