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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

X27 LRDMOT history

X27 LRD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,766 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 LRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 LRD was last recorded at 167,766 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 15,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,445 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,321 miles
Average per year
6,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,766 miles
  • 2025 – 152,445 miles
  • 2024 – 150,152 miles
  • 2023 – 146,164 miles
  • 2022 – 141,278 miles
  • 2021 – 136,144 miles
  • 2020 – 130,379 miles
  • 2019 – 123,749 miles
  • 2017 – 123,676 miles
  • 2015 – 121,916 miles
  • 2014 – 117,443 miles
  • 2013 – 110,340 miles
  • 2012 – 104,140 miles
  • 2011 – 97,406 miles
  • 2010 – 90,618 miles
  • 2009 – 84,810 miles
  • 2008 – 78,927 miles
  • 2007 – 73,345 miles
  • 2006 – 43,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,766 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Rear non obligatory seat belt missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,766 miles (+15,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,766 miles
    Test number
    558450445783
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components

  2. Pass152,445 miles (+2,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,445 miles
    Test number
    476803425803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,152 miles (+94)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    150,152 miles
    Test number
    346097454897
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail150,058 miles (+3,894)5 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,058 miles
    Test number
    317746139832
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass146,164 miles (+4,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    146,164 miles
    Test number
    262503883148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass141,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,278 miles
    Test number
    988891043707
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear non obligatory seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIndicator tell tale:Both lamps do not work but audible system is operational

  7. Fail141,271 miles (+5,127)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,271 miles
    Test number
    759752165524
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light rear fog lamp shows white light when illuminated (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear non obligatory seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIndicator tell tale:Both lamps do not work but audible system is operational

  8. Pass136,144 miles (+175)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,144 miles
    Test number
    396363603704
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative Both lamps do not work but audible system is operational (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear non obligatory seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer inoperative but nearside Provides sufficient washer liquid
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail135,969 miles (+5,590)4 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,969 miles
    Test number
    811812637731
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Centre nut is loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Centre nut is loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative Both lamps do not work but audible system is operational (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear non obligatory seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer inoperative but nearside Provides sufficient washer liquid
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,379 miles (+6,630)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,379 miles
    Test number
    948688000551
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt buckle missing but the belt is not a mandatory fitment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass123,749 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,749 miles
    Test number
    108109461455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,676 miles (+1,760)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,676 miles
    Test number
    929278353512
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn @ outer edge-both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  13. Pass121,916 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    694546513645
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  14. Fail121,912 miles (+4,469)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    430287536653
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  15. Pass117,443 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,443 miles
    Test number
    328892054371
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail117,441 miles (+7,101)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,441 miles
    Test number
    205996744314
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass110,340 miles (+6,200)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,340 miles
    Test number
    277930343372
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass104,140 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    488991942435
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail104,139 miles (+6,733)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,139 miles
    Test number
    457771342394
    • DangerousBrake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • DangerousBrake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass97,406 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,406 miles
    Test number
    299942341331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,618 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    90,618 miles
    Test number
    603254140324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,810 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    300402449301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,927 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,927 miles
    Test number
    371332038316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,345 miles (+8,939)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,345 miles
    Test number
    902015647350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,406 miles (+20,969)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,406 miles
    Test number
    240376457127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,437 miles
    Test number
    613730556154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X27 LRD

Does X27 LRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 LRD is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 LRD?
The MOT on X27 LRD is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 LRD done?
X27 LRD was recorded at 167,766 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 6,256 miles a year.
Has X27 LRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 LRD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X27 LRD 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 X27 LRD find?
X27 LRD passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; surface corrosion to suspension components.

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