# GL53AXF — VOLKSWAGEN BORA MOT History & Vehicle Check GL53AXF is a Blue VOLKSWAGEN BORA, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2003-10-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for GL53AXF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | GL53AXF | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | BORA | | Colour | Blue | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1896cc | | First registered | 2003-10-29 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2019-09-18 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 20 - Passes: 13 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 65% - Total defects recorded: 42 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2018-09-19 14:03:22 | PASSED | 182,273 MI | 2019-09-18 00:00:00 | | 2018-09-15 09:56:34 | FAILED | 182,273 MI | — | | 2017-09-19 09:20:14 | PASSED | 164,103 MI | 2018-09-18 00:00:00 | | 2017-09-18 12:05:06 | FAILED | 164,293 MI | — | | 2016-09-12 09:34:09 | PASSED | 151,923 MI | 2017-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2015-08-18 08:07:41 | PASSED | 138,530 MI | 2016-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2014-08-26 12:10:23 | PASSED | 129,693 MI | 2015-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2014-08-26 09:05:18 | FAILED | 129,691 MI | — | | 2013-09-03 08:32:19 | PASSED | 117,687 MI | 2014-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2012-08-29 12:26:21 | PASSED | 102,701 MI | 2013-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2012-08-29 09:08:54 | FAILED | 102,701 MI | — | | 2011-08-25 12:10:25 | PASSED | 88,648 MI | 2012-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2011-08-25 09:20:49 | FAILED | 88,648 MI | — | | 2010-08-26 09:00:30 | PASSED | 76,978 MI | 2011-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2009-09-03 09:32:30 | PASSED | 63,069 MI | 2010-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2008-09-18 12:25:11 | PASSED | 50,635 MI | 2009-09-17 00:00:00 | | 2008-09-18 12:25:11 | FAILED | 50,635 MI | — | | 2007-11-09 12:01:19 | PASSED | 44,625 MI | 2008-11-23 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-24 11:15:34 | PASSED | 35,250 MI | 2007-11-23 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-24 11:15:34 | FAILED | 35,250 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2018-09-19 14:03:22 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: vehicle has been lowered - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) **2018-09-15 09:56:34 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: vehicle has been lowered - ADVISORY: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) **2017-09-18 12:05:06 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) - FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2016-09-12 09:34:09 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust rear backbox outer skin corroded. - ADVISORY: Engine cover fitted obscuring certain viewing areas. - ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake backplate corroded. - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) **2014-08-26 09:05:18 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) **2012-08-29 09:08:54 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2011-08-25 09:20:49 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) **2010-08-26 09:00:30 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2009-09-03 09:32:30 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2008-09-18 12:25:11 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) **2008-09-18 12:25:11 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) **2007-11-09 12:01:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: rear number plate backing started peel **2006-11-24 11:15:34 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for GL53AXF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/GL53AXF. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-23.