Volkswagen Bora
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB54 XSVMOT history
LB54 XSV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 185,060 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 XSV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Bora
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 XSV was last recorded at 185,060 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 184,930 miles · 5 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 130 miles
- Average per year
- 7,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,060 miles
- 2025 – 180,029 miles
- 2024 – 175,738 miles
- 2023 – 171,221 miles
- 2022 – 166,240 miles
- 2021 – 162,607 miles
- 2020 – 160,107 miles
- 2019 – 152,927 miles
- 2018 – 145,713 miles
- 2017 – 137,925 miles
- 2016 – 131,970 miles
- 2015 – 122,439 miles
- 2014 – 113,203 miles
- 2013 – 104,378 miles
- 2012 – 93,614 miles
- 2011 – 82,428 miles
- 2010 – 72,127 miles
- 2009 – 59,704 miles
- 2008 – 45,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,060 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly dullRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill panel corroded and holed
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,060 miles (+130)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 185,060 miles
- Test number
- 585113949225
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly dull
- AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill panel corroded and holed
Fail184,930 miles (+4,901)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,930 miles
- Test number
- 657429376384
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly dull
- AdvisoryNearside front wing corroded and holed
Pass180,029 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 180,029 miles
- Test number
- 701975438053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,962 miles (+4,224)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,962 miles
- Test number
- 606972532033
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,738 miles (+106)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 175,738 miles
- Test number
- 489423503288
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail175,632 miles (+4,411)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,632 miles
- Test number
- 514236810198
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill mark in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,221 miles (+4,981)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 171,221 miles
- Test number
- 602618070662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 166,240 miles
- Test number
- 117055467949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,239 miles (+3,632)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,239 miles
- Test number
- 966357816193
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Pass162,607 miles (+2,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 162,607 miles
- Test number
- 798087056026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,107 miles (+7,180)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,107 miles
- Test number
- 297641519651
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass152,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 152,927 miles
- Test number
- 225095818639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,926 miles (+7,213)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,926 miles
- Test number
- 141682221278
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass145,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 145,713 miles
- Test number
- 631404054162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,713 miles (+7,788)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,713 miles
- Test number
- 217484907127
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass137,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 137,925 miles
- Test number
- 234974443785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,925 miles (+5,955)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,925 miles
- Test number
- 870326678225
- FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass131,970 miles (+9,531)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 131,970 miles
- Test number
- 145845087112
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass122,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 122,439 miles
- Test number
- 417945605047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,439 miles (+9,236)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,439 miles
- Test number
- 809285205023
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fail113,203 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,203 miles
- Test number
- 418108324021
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside rear parking brake slightly low on performance
Pass113,203 miles (+8,825)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 113,203 miles
- Test number
- 529078324071
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside rear parking brake slightly low on performance
Pass104,378 miles (+10,764)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 104,378 miles
- Test number
- 726294903028
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,614 miles (+11,186)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 93,614 miles
- Test number
- 176256412028
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs worn thin
Pass82,428 miles (+10,301)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 82,428 miles
- Test number
- 797087801001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,127 miles (+12,423)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 72,127 miles
- Test number
- 532903310077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 59,704 miles
- Test number
- 873684319087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,704 miles (+14,291)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,704 miles
- Test number
- 111073719417
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass45,413 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 45,413 miles
- Test number
- 360878608033
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about LB54 XSV
- Does LB54 XSV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 XSV is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 XSV?
- The MOT on LB54 XSV is valid until 27 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 XSV done?
- LB54 XSV was recorded at 185,060 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,752 miles a year.
- Has LB54 XSV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 XSV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB54 XSV 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 XSV find?
- LB54 XSV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: both front headlamps slightly dull; nearside front wing corroded and holed; offside front outer sill panel corroded and holed.
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