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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LA55 CFGMOT history

LA55 CFG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 10 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 233,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2023
Mileage
233,974 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 CFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 CFG was last recorded at 233,974 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 4,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,212 miles · 16 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,762 miles
Average per year
13,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 233,974 miles
  • 2021 – 229,212 miles
  • 2019 – 212,006 miles
  • 2018 – 200,407 miles
  • 2017 – 187,248 miles
  • 2016 – 167,849 miles
  • 2015 – 148,046 miles
  • 2014 – 128,685 miles
  • 2013 – 112,329 miles
  • 2012 – 101,620 miles
  • 2011 – 89,418 miles
  • 2010 – 69,063 miles
  • 2009 – 47,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,974 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,974 miles (+4,762)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    233,974 miles
    Test number
    313017793136
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass229,212 miles (+17,206)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    229,212 miles
    Test number
    698684758582
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass212,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    212,006 miles
    Test number
    602953289145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail212,004 miles (+11,597)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,004 miles
    Test number
    878096946294
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass200,407 miles (+13,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    200,407 miles
    Test number
    315761841589
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass187,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    187,248 miles
    Test number
    560746576035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail187,248 miles (+19,399)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,248 miles
    Test number
    920099760459
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass167,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    167,849 miles
    Test number
    434181331752
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL lamp on

  9. Fail167,849 miles (+19,803)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,849 miles
    Test number
    201454164856
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL lamp on

  10. Pass148,046 miles (+19,361)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,046 miles
    Test number
    649953795034
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on

  11. Fail128,685 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,685 miles
    Test number
    178621184042
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass128,685 miles (+16,356)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,685 miles
    Test number
    859531784086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,329 miles (+10,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,329 miles
    Test number
    716673793016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass101,620 miles (+12,202)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    899401202133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,418 miles (+20,355)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,418 miles
    Test number
    196718891460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,063 miles (+21,916)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,063 miles
    Test number
    390004570095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    292206629055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 CFG

Does LA55 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 CFG expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 CFG?
The MOT on LA55 CFG expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 CFG done?
LA55 CFG was recorded at 233,974 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 13,766 miles a year.
Has LA55 CFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 CFG has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LA55 CFG 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 LA55 CFG find?
LA55 CFG passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 5 more.

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