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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L5 PPUMOT history

L5 PPU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
177,161 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PPU was last recorded at 177,161 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 17,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,336 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
17,825 miles
Average per year
8,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,161 miles
  • 2023 – 159,336 miles
  • 2022 – 157,609 miles
  • 2021 – 154,608 miles
  • 2020 – 150,700 miles
  • 2019 – 147,080 miles
  • 2018 – 141,611 miles
  • 2017 – 133,219 miles
  • 2016 – 128,028 miles
  • 2015 – 121,974 miles
  • 2014 – 112,946 miles
  • 2013 – 103,716 miles
  • 2012 – 93,997 miles
  • 2011 – 84,267 miles
  • 2010 – 70,929 miles
  • 2009 – 55,796 miles
  • 2008 – 43,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,161 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank brackets corroded but tank is secure

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,161 miles (+17,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,161 miles
    Test number
    145002613150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank brackets corroded but tank is secure

  2. Pass159,336 miles (+1,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,336 miles
    Test number
    109542451621
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  3. Pass157,609 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,609 miles
    Test number
    937082976274
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail157,607 miles (+2,999)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,607 miles
    Test number
    447926400965
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass154,608 miles (+3,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,608 miles
    Test number
    576081545906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,700 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,700 miles
    Test number
    167544410710
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,700 miles (+3,620)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,700 miles
    Test number
    985056646379
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,080 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,080 miles
    Test number
    968269014205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail147,075 miles (+5,464)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,075 miles
    Test number
    103010997790
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust near cat repaired

  10. Pass141,611 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,611 miles
    Test number
    463549633760
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail141,539 miles (+8,320)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,539 miles
    Test number
    814335216843
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe connected to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe connected to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass133,219 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,219 miles
    Test number
    612216359960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose metal pipe becoming corroded (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail133,168 miles (+5,140)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,168 miles
    Test number
    198509511135
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush arm front bush bolt loose and excessive play (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test objects on mirror
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose metal pipe becoming corroded (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass128,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,028 miles
    Test number
    632935610902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail128,028 miles (+6,054)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,028 miles
    Test number
    168304293433
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass121,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,974 miles
    Test number
    359498005210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,974 miles (+9,028)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,974 miles
    Test number
    725038905267
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass112,946 miles (+9,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,946 miles
    Test number
    248271214276
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass103,716 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,716 miles
    Test number
    465246623211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail103,716 miles (+9,719)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,716 miles
    Test number
    908146723208
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass93,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,997 miles
    Test number
    369565612414
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail93,997 miles (+9,730)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,997 miles
    Test number
    848555112281
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass84,267 miles (+13,338)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    918991231258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,929 miles (+15,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    880785110228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,796 miles (+11,978)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,796 miles
    Test number
    471545829281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,818 miles
    Test number
    133720748249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 PPU

Does L5 PPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 PPU expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 PPU?
The MOT on L5 PPU expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 PPU done?
L5 PPU was recorded at 177,161 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 8,201 miles a year.
Has L5 PPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PPU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 PPU 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 L5 PPU find?
L5 PPU passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi; fuel tank brackets corroded but tank is secure.

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