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LB04DMV
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration LB04DMV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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130 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,936 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front shocker damp
- power steering pipes corroded
- front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
- Nearside Front shocker damp
2 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front shocker damp
- power steering pipes corroded
- front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
- Nearside Front shocker damp
22 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,527 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle/subframe corroded but not excessively weakened
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside outer sill corroded
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside outer sill corroded
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust connecting sleeve front pipe to centre section corroded and broken
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside outer sill corroded
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside outer sill corroded
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Axle/subframe corroded but not excessively weakened
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust connecting sleeve front pipe to centre section corroded and broken
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1/4 (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
7 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,771 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1/4 (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,801 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,116 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to back box clamp/sleeve corroded (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory formed brake pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,669 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,889 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,002 MI
6 Jun 202624 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,002 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,565 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
11 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,893 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 6 Jun 202621 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,606 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,640 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
29 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,687 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009 6 Jun 202624 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,603 MI
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LB04DMV was registered on 2004-04-30
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