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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LX03 LXBMOT history

LX03 LXB is a black petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 28 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
159,005 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 LXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX03 LXB was last recorded at 159,005 miles on 24 Dec 2022, 4,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,524 miles · 8 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,481 miles
Average per year
8,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,005 miles
  • 2021 – 154,524 miles
  • 2020 – 148,547 miles
  • 2019 – 139,494 miles
  • 2018 – 121,420 miles
  • 2017 – 108,323 miles
  • 2016 – 96,142 miles
  • 2015 – 86,461 miles
  • 2014 – 79,266 miles
  • 2013 – 70,187 miles
  • 2012 – 62,415 miles
  • 2011 – 52,672 miles
  • 2010 – 42,727 miles
  • 2009 – 35,187 miles
  • 2008 – 29,225 miles
  • 2007 – 20,928 miles
  • 2006 – 15,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,005 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,005 miles
    Test number
    964504161680
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,005 miles (+4,481)3 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,005 miles
    Test number
    242908184367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,524 miles (+5,977)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,524 miles
    Test number
    161510620734
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,547 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,547 miles
    Test number
    618389494686
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,545 miles (+9,051)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,545 miles
    Test number
    736864677718
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,494 miles (+18,074)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,494 miles
    Test number
    946843686215
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass121,420 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,420 miles
    Test number
    170914964489
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail121,420 miles (+13,097)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,420 miles
    Test number
    931062695454
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass108,323 miles (+547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,323 miles
    Test number
    235034535473
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail107,776 miles (+11,634)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    210628785623
    • DangerousBonnet only on safety catch
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass96,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,142 miles
    Test number
    462877571304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail96,142 miles (+9,681)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,142 miles
    Test number
    262559894596
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mounting (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass86,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,461 miles
    Test number
    149616535150
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail86,461 miles (+7,195)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,461 miles
    Test number
    587939725133
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass79,266 miles (+9,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,266 miles
    Test number
    437209524138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass70,187 miles (+7,772)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,187 miles
    Test number
    499644123147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,415 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,415 miles
    Test number
    219085622432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    478840321171
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail52,672 miles (+9,945)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    998630521195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass42,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    953633890082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail42,727 miles (+7,540)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    210983490060
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,187 miles (+5,962)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    224602579045
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWipers deteriorating

  23. Pass29,225 miles (+8,297)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,225 miles
    Test number
    653451858029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass20,928 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,928 miles
    Test number
    100033017096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,927 miles (+5,623)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    110641117099
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  26. Pass15,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,304 miles
    Test number
    103686416465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,304 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,304 miles
    Test number
    880916616032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LX03 LXB

Does LX03 LXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX03 LXB expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX03 LXB?
The MOT on LX03 LXB expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX03 LXB done?
LX03 LXB was recorded at 159,005 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2022, an average of 8,485 miles a year.
Has LX03 LXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 LXB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LX03 LXB 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 LX03 LXB find?
LX03 LXB passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp has less than 1/2 leds not functioning.

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