# SL53OSZ — VOLKSWAGEN BORA MOT History & Vehicle Check

SL53OSZ is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN BORA, Petrol (1595cc), first registered 2003-09-18. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SL53OSZ — 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 | SL53OSZ |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BORA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1595cc |
| First registered | 2003-09-18 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2018-10-25 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 15
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 80%
- Total defects recorded: 22

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-23 13:46:55 | FAILED | 71,659 MI | — |
| 2017-10-23 08:49:03 | PASSED | 70,544 MI | 2018-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2016-10-18 13:41:57 | PASSED | 68,779 MI | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-20 16:13:16 | PASSED | 65,315 MI | 2016-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-13 16:46:15 | PASSED | 62,646 MI | 2015-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-13 15:53:32 | FAILED | 62,646 MI | — |
| 2013-10-14 15:09:12 | FAILED | 59,606 MI | — |
| 2013-10-14 15:09:12 | PASSED | 59,606 MI | 2014-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-04 13:53:25 | PASSED | 56,200 MI | 2013-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2011-10-26 11:17:40 | PASSED | 52,221 MI | 2012-10-25 00:00:00 |
| 2010-10-19 14:33:31 | PASSED | 47,920 MI | 2011-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2009-10-19 10:45:13 | PASSED | 44,470 MI | 2010-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2008-10-24 15:09:08 | PASSED | 41,038 MI | 2009-10-23 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-28 11:16:01 | PASSED | 32,944 MI | 2008-09-27 00:00:00 |
| 2006-09-28 14:21:27 | PASSED | 23,628 MI | 2007-09-27 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-10-23 13:46:55 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2017-10-23 08:49:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2014-10-13 15:53:32 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2013-10-14 15:09:12 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- PRS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- PRS: Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2013-10-14 15:09:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2007-09-28 11:16:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SL53OSZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL53OSZ. 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.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.