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LS53VCG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS53VCG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 215,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And dust cover split. (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- General underbody corrosion.
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 208,641 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside wing mirror damaged
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 203,186 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
- nearside wing mirror damaged
- exhaust has a minor leak of gases
- both front brake discs corroded
- both rear brake discs corroded
- slight play in offside front wheel bearing
- oil leak
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 196,403 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside outer sill corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak
- Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure
14 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 196,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear parking brake low effort
- Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside outer sill corroded
- Oil leak
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 186,238 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front lower arm bushes worn
- slight weap from offside outer cv boot
- slight exhaust blow
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,354 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 168,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- engine covers fitted
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 158,471 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2015 6 Jun 202615 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 142,597 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 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)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 134,419 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2013 6 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 123,496 MI
6 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,496 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,017 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,917 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2010 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,746 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 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)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,653 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2008 6 Jun 202631 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 51,931 MI
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LS53VCG was registered on 2003-11-17
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