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GD53PZW
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration GD53PZW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 21 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
22 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 233,540 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wing corroded
- Rear Axel has light surface rust
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
18 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 233,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axel has light surface rust
- Offside Front Wing corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 224,550 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
2 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 224,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 214,460 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust leaking.
5 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 214,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust leaking.
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 205,809 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 202,611 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 202,611 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 198,829 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021 24 Jun 20266 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 183,695 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mount corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Both headlamps deteriorated
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 158,038 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear exhaust mount in a poor condition
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,620 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018 24 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,596 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2017 24 Jun 202621 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,071 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,656 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2015 24 Jun 202624 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,627 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,342 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013 24 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,970 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,284 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2011 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,660 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,110 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,317 MI
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GD53PZW was registered on 2004-01-28
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