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MK53 LJA

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 156,310 miles on the clock, averaging 6,899 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 LJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,899

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,899
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 LJA 22k56k89k123k156k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,310 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,309 miles
Since last MOT+22,945 miles
PASS
Mileage133,364 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage125,228 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage118,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage110,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,736 miles
PASS
Mileage107,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage102,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage97,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,258 miles
PASS
Mileage90,212 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage86,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,256 miles
PASS
Mileage76,501 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage68,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage60,611 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage51,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage44,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage36,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage29,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
PASS
Mileage22,480 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 LJA

What car is MK53 LJA?

MK53 LJA is an black Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 LJA?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 LJA was 156,310 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 LJA passed its MOT?

MK53 LJA has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2025.

Is MK53 LJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 LJA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MK53 LJA?

MK53 LJA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.