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GL53GVK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration GL53GVK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
20
Passes
3
Failures
86.96%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
9 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 30,219 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- front subframe and suspension components have surface corrosion to many areas
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 29,927 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- many suspension components have surface corrosion but solid
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 29,611 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- underside of many components have surface corrosion
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 29,016 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- surface corrosion to underside various areas
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 28,631 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- light surface corrosion to underside areas
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 28,145 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021 24 Jun 20265 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 27,576 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 27,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 27,117 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 26,771 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2018 24 Jun 20266 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,329 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017 24 Jun 20268 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,789 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 25,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,261 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,670 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014 24 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,241 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,758 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2012 24 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,182 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,308 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010 24 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,093 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,094 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008 24 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,880 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 24 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 11,880 MI
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GL53GVK was registered on 2003-12-18
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