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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

Y5 LDTMOT history

Y5 LDT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
174,032 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LDT was last recorded at 174,032 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 9,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,085 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,947 miles
Average per year
7,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,032 miles
  • 2023 – 164,085 miles
  • 2022 – 154,307 miles
  • 2021 – 143,574 miles
  • 2020 – 135,176 miles
  • 2019 – 130,640 miles
  • 2018 – 124,063 miles
  • 2017 – 112,086 miles
  • 2016 – 104,429 miles
  • 2015 – 98,784 miles
  • 2014 – 93,680 miles
  • 2013 – 84,131 miles
  • 2012 – 76,523 miles
  • 2011 – 70,242 miles
  • 2010 – 63,983 miles
  • 2009 – 57,162 miles
  • 2008 – 49,482 miles
  • 2007 – 40,494 miles
  • 2006 – 29,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,032 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,032 miles (+9,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,032 miles
    Test number
    702987560390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass164,085 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,085 miles
    Test number
    343906690024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill collapsing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill collapsing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to silencer slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  3. Fail164,076 miles (+9,769)3 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,076 miles
    Test number
    493719199077
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Religious item, air freshener and phone cradle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill collapsing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill collapsing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to silencer slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  4. Pass154,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,307 miles
    Test number
    415347964694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail154,307 miles (+10,733)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,307 miles
    Test number
    235883492730
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,574 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,574 miles
    Test number
    952528136199
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail143,539 miles (+8,363)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,539 miles
    Test number
    408451723691
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass135,176 miles (+68)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,176 miles
    Test number
    565970863964
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail135,108 miles (+4,468)15 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,108 miles
    Test number
    642635899697
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,640 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    318226125123
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components have general corrosion

  11. Fail130,640 miles (+6,577)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    605565914782
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components have general corrosion

  12. Pass124,063 miles (+11,977)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,063 miles
    Test number
    924038906469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,086 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,086 miles
    Test number
    299045911943
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLIT

  14. Fail112,085 miles (+7,656)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,085 miles
    Test number
    342337393625
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLIT

  15. Pass104,429 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,429 miles
    Test number
    350179936416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,784 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,784 miles
    Test number
    278666215247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,680 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    667049614214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail93,680 miles (+9,549)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    536239914235
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass84,131 miles (+7,608)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    438194203204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,523 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,523 miles
    Test number
    905510902247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,242 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,242 miles
    Test number
    235601321232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,983 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,983 miles
    Test number
    811252720226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass63,983 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,983 miles
    Test number
    990292920206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,162 miles (+7,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    881736699171
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass49,482 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,482 miles
    Test number
    224359898107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,494 miles
    Test number
    194707957180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,494 miles (+2,002)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,494 miles
    Test number
    762036057103
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass38,492 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,492 miles
    Test number
    841598417007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,380 miles
    Test number
    501362216068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 LDT

Does Y5 LDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 LDT expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LDT?
The MOT on Y5 LDT expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 LDT done?
Y5 LDT was recorded at 174,032 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 7,749 miles a year.
Has Y5 LDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LDT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y5 LDT 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 Y5 LDT find?
Y5 LDT passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively.

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