VOLKSWAGEN BORA L27RLM has 24 MOTs

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This 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BORA has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 138,105 miles 7 months ago on Friday 24th April 2026 at 12:29.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 30th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

L27RLM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH APRIL 2027138,105 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED1ST MAY 202530TH APRIL 2026134,256 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Headlights Have Poor Beam
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Both Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202428TH JANUARY 2025126,615 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Head Lights Have Poor Beam Both
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202328TH JANUARY 2024120,009 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Sides Headlights Have Poor Been Pattern
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both On 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 2023120,007 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Sides Headlights Have Poor Been Pattern
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both On 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  12. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202228TH JANUARY 2023113,005 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202128TH JANUARY 2022109,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2021109,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202027TH JANUARY 2021106,111 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Both Side Headlamp Have Poor Beam Pattern
  2. ADVISORY - Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both Side (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED28TH JANUARY 2020106,110 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Both Side Headlamp Have Poor Beam Pattern
  5. ADVISORY - Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both Side (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Both Side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20189TH SEPTEMBER 2019104,002 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Blades Deterioted
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 2018104,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Blades Deterioted
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Fuel System Component Leaking Excessively Or A Risk Of Fire Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED30TH MAY 201729TH MAY 201898,094 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Both Side Headlamp Has Poor Beam
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (2.4.c.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust In Poor Condition
PASSED2ND MARCH 20161ST MARCH 201792,034 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20149TH DECEMBER 201585,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - All Tyre Sidewalls In Poor Condition
  3. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Deterioted
  4. USER ENTERED - Brake Pipes Covered In Greese
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20136TH AUGUST 201482,245 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Brake Discs Slightly Rusty
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Deterioted
PASSED6TH MARCH 20125TH MARCH 201379,748 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED6TH JANUARY 201113TH JANUARY 201275,617 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201013TH JANUARY 201169,215 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs In Poor Condition
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20094TH JANUARY 201064,468 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child//safety//seat//fitted//to//nearside//rear//seat//
PASSED11TH AUGUST 20079TH SEPTEMBER 200858,057 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 200758,057 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Disc Excessively Scored (3.5.1h)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc Excessively Scored (3.5.1h)
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20069TH SEPTEMBER 200755,024 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20059TH SEPTEMBER 200651,616 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L27RLM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

L27RLM MOT Comments

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L27RLM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 138,105 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,524 miles

L27RLM FAQs

This Volkswagen Bora with registration L27RLM was manufactured on Wednesday 10th January 2001 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 138,105 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,524 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Bora beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L27RLM has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Bora has had 75 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 11 Major, 3 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Bora is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does L27RLM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 L27RLM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L27RLM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 13th November 2026 L27RLM does have Tax. Read more

When does L27RLM Tax expire?

The current Tax for L27RLM will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L27RLM MOT expire?

The current MOT for L27RLM will expire in 6 months on Friday 30th April 2027. Read more

When did L27RLM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L27RLM was on Friday 24th April 2026 at 12:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L27RLM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for L27RLM we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L27RLM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for L27RLM we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L27RLM?

L27RLM is registered as a 2001 Volkswagen Bora. Read more

How many miles has L27RLM done?

The odometer reading for L27RLM at the last MOT in April 2026 was 138,105 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,524 miles per year. Read more

How old is L27RLM?

The vehicle L27RLM was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 10th January 2001. Read more

What colour is L27RLM?

The official colour of L27RLM is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L27RLM have?

L27RLM has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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