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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L28 VKEMOT history

L28 VKE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,454 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 VKE was last recorded at 141,454 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 9,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,345 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,109 miles
Average per year
6,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,454 miles
  • 2024 – 132,345 miles
  • 2023 – 122,413 miles
  • 2022 – 105,257 miles
  • 2021 – 94,886 miles
  • 2020 – 86,911 miles
  • 2019 – 72,921 miles
  • 2018 – 63,147 miles
  • 2017 – 60,215 miles
  • 2016 – 57,581 miles
  • 2015 – 55,361 miles
  • 2014 – 53,095 miles
  • 2013 – 50,389 miles
  • 2012 – 47,942 miles
  • 2011 – 44,537 miles
  • 2010 – 41,422 miles
  • 2009 – 37,037 miles
  • 2008 – 32,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,454 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low offside at 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,454 miles (+9,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,454 miles
    Test number
    697974861223
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass132,345 miles (+9,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,345 miles
    Test number
    201014227731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,413 miles (+17,156)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,413 miles
    Test number
    141308431218
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,257 miles (+248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,257 miles
    Test number
    826634330942
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low offside at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail105,009 miles (+10,123)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,009 miles
    Test number
    466156907509
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit abs wiring rubbing on inside of wheel (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low offside at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,886 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,886 miles
    Test number
    192554919986
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,886 miles (+7,975)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,886 miles
    Test number
    395223340948
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,911 miles (+13,990)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    693229911769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,921 miles (+9,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,921 miles
    Test number
    521944825934
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass63,147 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    134996048440
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail63,147 miles (+2,932)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    811438572340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,215 miles (+2,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    749891892508
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  13. Pass57,581 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    331390307726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,361 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,361 miles
    Test number
    535676662839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,095 miles (+2,706)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,095 miles
    Test number
    419704824452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked.

  16. Pass50,389 miles (+2,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    146302813314
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass47,942 miles (+3,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,942 miles
    Test number
    108367812332
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass44,537 miles (+3,115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    436833311394
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail41,422 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    202989510398
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass41,422 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    261169410370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,037 miles
    Test number
    511596819335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,037 miles (+5,003)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,037 miles
    Test number
    814376919352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass32,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,034 miles
    Test number
    354884328313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 VKE

Does L28 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 VKE is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L28 VKE?
The MOT on L28 VKE is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 VKE done?
L28 VKE was recorded at 141,454 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,444 miles a year.
Has L28 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 VKE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L28 VKE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L28 VKE find?
L28 VKE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer.

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