Volkswagen Bora
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
L5 WVWMOT history
L5 WVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 122,501 mi
- At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,504 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 WVW
- 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
- 14 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 WVW was last recorded at 122,501 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 3,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,549 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,952 miles
- Average per year
- 5,504 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,501 miles
- 2025 – 118,549 miles
- 2024 – 115,260 miles
- 2023 – 111,367 miles
- 2022 – 106,700 miles
- 2021 – 101,792 miles
- 2020 – 95,576 miles
- 2019 – 87,318 miles
- 2018 – 78,858 miles
- 2017 – 75,920 miles
- 2016 – 71,971 miles
- 2015 – 66,372 miles
- 2014 – 60,860 miles
- 2013 – 54,120 miles
- 2012 – 49,045 miles
- 2011 – 42,526 miles
- 2010 – 36,481 miles
- 2009 – 30,421 miles
- 2008 – 23,312 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,501 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf & osf (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside front inner sill heavily corroded (covered in underseal)
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,501 miles (+3,952)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 122,501 miles
- Test number
- 707231598240
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf & osf (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front inner sill heavily corroded (covered in underseal)
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroded
Pass118,549 miles (+3,289)2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 118,549 miles
- Test number
- 860724910320
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
Pass115,260 miles (+3,893)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 115,260 miles
- Test number
- 720581147791
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,367 miles (+4,667)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 111,367 miles
- Test number
- 862281043088
- MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass106,700 miles (+4,908)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 106,700 miles
- Test number
- 293871029700
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,792 miles (+6,216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 101,792 miles
- Test number
- 349473059497
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass95,576 miles (+8,258)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 95,576 miles
- Test number
- 582233772524
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,318 miles (+8,460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 87,318 miles
- Test number
- 537062489747
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,858 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 78,858 miles
- Test number
- 746255557400
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,920 miles (+3,949)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 75,920 miles
- Test number
- 189976428679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,971 miles (+5,599)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 71,971 miles
- Test number
- 122152004366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,372 miles (+5,512)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 66,372 miles
- Test number
- 829142245061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,860 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 60,860 miles
- Test number
- 417182744048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,859 miles (+6,739)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,859 miles
- Test number
- 217061244090
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass54,120 miles (+5,075)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 54,120 miles
- Test number
- 789177033041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,045 miles (+6,519)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 49,045 miles
- Test number
- 445324942016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,526 miles (+6,045)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 42,526 miles
- Test number
- 455742341063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,481 miles (+6,060)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 36,481 miles
- Test number
- 404092540053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,421 miles (+7,109)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 30,421 miles
- Test number
- 841651449048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 23,312 miles
- Test number
- 341678738014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,312 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,312 miles
- Test number
- 540848138023
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Questions about L5 WVW
- Does L5 WVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WVW is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 WVW?
- The MOT on L5 WVW is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 WVW done?
- L5 WVW was recorded at 122,501 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 5,504 miles a year.
- Has L5 WVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 WVW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2014.
- Has the mileage on L5 WVW 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 WVW find?
- L5 WVW passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease slightly; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.
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