VOLKSWAGEN BORA S3NLS has 24 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BORA has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 122,237 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 14:12.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 23rd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

S3NLS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 2026122,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 2025122,236 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 202423RD NOVEMBER 2025119,583 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 202323RD NOVEMBER 2024116,219 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2023116,214 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202223RD NOVEMBER 2023113,481 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202123RD NOVEMBER 2022109,763 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front 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 On Axle Beam To Caliper Flexible Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Axle Beam To Caliper Flexible Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexible Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexible Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Edge Starting To Perish 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Edge Starting To Perish 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre Screw In Centre Of Tread
  12. ADVISORY - Front Lower Under Tray Damaged And Loose
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202023RD NOVEMBER 2021107,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 2020107,014 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - 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))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Within Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Within Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH JUNE 201923RD NOVEMBER 2020103,262 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Within Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED12TH JUNE 2019103,250 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Within Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Within Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Within Tread Grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED31ST MAY 201814TH JUNE 201999,527 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 201714TH JUNE 201895,543 MI
FAILED13TH JUNE 201795,543 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
PASSED8TH JUNE 201614TH JUNE 201791,842 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 201514TH JUNE 201688,425 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH JUNE 201414TH JUNE 201585,308 MI
PASSED12TH JUNE 201314TH JUNE 201481,860 MI
PASSED11TH JUNE 201214TH JUNE 201378,312 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 201114TH JUNE 201273,744 MI
PASSED14TH JUNE 201014TH JUNE 201169,253 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 200914TH JUNE 201062,759 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 200814TH JUNE 200955,866 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 200714TH JUNE 200849,304 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S3NLS Passed/Failed

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

S3NLS MOT Comments

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S3NLS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 122,237 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,821 miles

S3NLS FAQs

This Volkswagen Bora with registration S3NLS was manufactured on Friday 30th April 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Beige and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 122,237 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,821 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 2007. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S3NLS has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Bora has had 43 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Bora is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does S3NLS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 12th September 2026 S3NLS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S3NLS Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 12th September 2026 S3NLS does have Tax. Read more

When does S3NLS Tax expire?

The current Tax for S3NLS will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 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 S3NLS MOT expire?

The current MOT for S3NLS will expire in 2 months on Monday 23rd November 2026. Read more

When did S3NLS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S3NLS was on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 14:12. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S3NLS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for S3NLS 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 S3NLS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for S3NLS we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has S3NLS done?

The odometer reading for S3NLS at the last MOT in October 2025 was 122,237 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 5,821 miles per year. Read more

How old is S3NLS?

The vehicle S3NLS was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th April 2004. Read more

What colour is S3NLS?

The official colour of S3NLS is recorded as Beige. Read more

What engine does S3NLS have?

S3NLS has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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