No, LR53 PLJ is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for LR53 PLJ?

The MOT for LR53 PLJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 March 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of LR53 PLJ?

The recorded mileage for LR53 PLJ is 138,800 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LR53 PLJ ULEZ compliant?

No, LR53 PLJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · LR53 PLJ

LR53 PLJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 138,800 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status: Valid until 14/03/2014
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/10/2013)
Recorded Mileage: 138,800 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/03/2014

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/10/2013

Mileage: 138,800 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2003
Engine: 1896cc

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LR53 PLJ Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2013
138,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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LR53 PLJ Mileage History

17/10/200662,519 mi
18/10/200662,519 mi
30/08/200887,217 mi+24,698 mi
22/09/2009102,354 mi+15,137 mi
02/10/2010112,256 mi+9,902 mi
02/10/2010112,256 mi
20/09/2011122,424 mi+10,168 mi
20/09/2011122,424 mi
12/03/201395,293 mi-27,131 mi
15/03/2013138,800 mi+43,507 mi

Average of roughly 11,900 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

LR53 PLJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 16:04

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (LR53 PLJ) between October 2006 and March 2013.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 15 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”.

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