2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · LM53 OKZ
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19/12/2003. Recorded mileage 142,488 miles. MOT valid until 02/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
LM53 OKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 142,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LM53 OKZ Mileage History
- 15/04/2024131,479 mi
- 01/05/2025134,753 mi+3,274 mi
- 01/05/2025134,755 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/2026142,441 mi+7,686 mi
- 30/04/2026142,488 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 5,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM53 OKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (LM53 OKZ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Let's fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect leds fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Body component insecure front grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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