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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 AOUMOT history

LB54 AOU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,951 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 AOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 AOU was last recorded at 119,951 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,704 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,247 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,951 miles
  • 2025 – 115,704 miles
  • 2024 – 112,264 miles
  • 2023 – 107,836 miles
  • 2022 – 103,203 miles
  • 2021 – 99,231 miles
  • 2020 – 96,663 miles
  • 2019 – 90,745 miles
  • 2018 – 86,762 miles
  • 2017 – 83,174 miles
  • 2016 – 79,529 miles
  • 2015 – 76,118 miles
  • 2014 – 72,784 miles
  • 2013 – 68,906 miles
  • 2012 – 63,444 miles
  • 2011 – 56,188 miles
  • 2010 – 46,644 miles
  • 2009 – 34,856 miles
  • 2008 – 26,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,951 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,951 miles (+4,247)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,951 miles
    Test number
    237254784240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass115,704 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,704 miles
    Test number
    900103469918
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail115,697 miles (+3,433)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,697 miles
    Test number
    349328100765
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,264 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    810668489840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,836 miles
    Test number
    334450142811
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail107,836 miles (+4,633)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,836 miles
    Test number
    144882058497
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,203 miles (+3,972)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,203 miles
    Test number
    889412190411
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,231 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,231 miles
    Test number
    414824703049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,227 miles (+2,564)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    421376883107
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass96,663 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    428421601716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,745 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    138386020351
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail90,745 miles (+3,983)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,745 miles
    Test number
    232422905731
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,762 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    463421173478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail86,737 miles (+3,563)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    745819020253
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass83,174 miles (+3,645)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,174 miles
    Test number
    441046006245
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  16. Pass79,529 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,529 miles
    Test number
    473466634032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,118 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,118 miles
    Test number
    138752925444
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine managment light illuminated.

  18. Fail76,118 miles (+3,334)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,118 miles
    Test number
    618662725047
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine managment light illuminated.

  19. Pass72,784 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,784 miles
    Test number
    657785114022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,906 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    399214223030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,444 miles (+7,256)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    285403722085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteDamage to o/s rear tyre
    • NoteDamge to n/s rear tyre

  22. Pass56,188 miles (+9,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    106205221061
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass46,644 miles (+11,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    990828320049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,856 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    724058329053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,789 miles
    Test number
    113743608489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,789 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,789 miles
    Test number
    701943608040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB54 AOU

Does LB54 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 AOU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 AOU?
The MOT on LB54 AOU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 AOU done?
LB54 AOU was recorded at 119,951 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has LB54 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 AOU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 AOU 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 LB54 AOU find?
LB54 AOU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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