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Volkswagen Bora

Beige · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S3 NLSMOT history

S3 NLS is a beige diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,237 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 NLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 NLS was last recorded at 122,237 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,583 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,654 miles
Average per year
3,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,237 miles
  • 2024 – 119,583 miles
  • 2023 – 116,219 miles
  • 2022 – 113,481 miles
  • 2021 – 109,763 miles
  • 2020 – 107,026 miles
  • 2019 – 103,262 miles
  • 2018 – 99,527 miles
  • 2017 – 95,543 miles
  • 2016 – 91,842 miles
  • 2015 – 88,425 miles
  • 2014 – 85,308 miles
  • 2013 – 81,860 miles
  • 2012 – 78,312 miles
  • 2011 – 73,744 miles
  • 2010 – 69,253 miles
  • 2009 – 62,759 miles
  • 2008 – 55,866 miles
  • 2007 – 49,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,237 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,237 miles
    Test number
    952001217054
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail122,236 miles (+2,653)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    492639183911
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,583 miles (+3,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,583 miles
    Test number
    491230845792
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass116,219 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,219 miles
    Test number
    531390708541
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail116,214 miles (+2,733)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,214 miles
    Test number
    561144629862
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,481 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,481 miles
    Test number
    776553933215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass109,763 miles (+2,737)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,763 miles
    Test number
    462032254909
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Under tray damaged and loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to perish 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle beam to caliper flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in centre of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to perish 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle beam to caliper flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass107,026 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,026 miles
    Test number
    851319913969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail107,014 miles (+3,752)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    221283500975
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass103,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,262 miles
    Test number
    628719245989
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail103,250 miles (+3,723)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,250 miles
    Test number
    237341903428
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass99,527 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,527 miles
    Test number
    579632258960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,543 miles
    Test number
    281548075570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,543 miles (+3,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,543 miles
    Test number
    857295222686
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  15. Pass91,842 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,842 miles
    Test number
    453650669637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,425 miles (+3,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    865109555136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,308 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,308 miles
    Test number
    459543464154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,860 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    269333963105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,312 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    206203562183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,744 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,744 miles
    Test number
    879341561114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,253 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    132885060153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,759 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    304005059127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,866 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,866 miles
    Test number
    111200958124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,304 miles
    Test number
    230566667148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 NLS

Does S3 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NLS is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 NLS?
The MOT on S3 NLS is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 NLS done?
S3 NLS was recorded at 122,237 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 3,969 miles a year.
Has S3 NLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 NLS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 NLS 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 S3 NLS find?
S3 NLS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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