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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 YRFMOT history

LB55 YRF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 21 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
176,770 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 YRF was last recorded at 176,770 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 3,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,568 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,202 miles
Average per year
6,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,770 miles
  • 2021 – 173,568 miles
  • 2020 – 166,455 miles
  • 2019 – 156,998 miles
  • 2018 – 144,774 miles
  • 2016 – 144,753 miles
  • 2015 – 140,515 miles
  • 2014 – 137,512 miles
  • 2013 – 124,061 miles
  • 2011 – 115,830 miles
  • 2010 – 100,888 miles
  • 2009 – 88,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,770 miles
  • AdvisoryEML light inoperative or indicates a malfunction
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear pads incorrectly fitted

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm remaining

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,770 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,770 miles
    Test number
    335943821550
    • AdvisoryEML light inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear pads incorrectly fitted

  2. Pass173,568 miles (+422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    173,568 miles
    Test number
    971586065670
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail173,146 miles (+6,691)4 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,146 miles
    Test number
    211531572940
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing/fender corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Fronts and rears. (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,455 miles (+91)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    166,455 miles
    Test number
    558564980718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail166,364 miles (+9,366)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,364 miles
    Test number
    195375385628
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass156,998 miles (+12,224)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,998 miles
    Test number
    927153856280
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise; brake fluid change before next m.o.t.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    937476274285
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail144,774 miles (+21)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    390203504833
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail144,753 miles (+4,238)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,753 miles
    Test number
    302637477441
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded al rear pipes failure of protect coating and n/s/rusty suggest clean and treat (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHead light patterns weak

  10. Pass140,515 miles (+88)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    140,515 miles
    Test number
    820587198457
    • AdvisoryExhaust paste repair where pipe comes out of CAT
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail140,427 miles (+2,915)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,427 miles
    Test number
    267437132267
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage DOOR MIRROR (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass137,512 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,512 miles
    Test number
    449062544466
    • NoteOffside rear disc scored

  13. Fail137,512 miles (+13,451)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,512 miles
    Test number
    718239534343
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth headlamps deteriorating
    • NoteMirror body broken (offside)
    • NoteOffside rear disc scored

  14. Fail124,061 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,061 miles
    Test number
    559189903047
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass124,061 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    124,061 miles
    Test number
    647849903046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    115,830 miles
    Test number
    957126851310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,830 miles (+14,942)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,830 miles
    Test number
    626373751392
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  18. Pass100,888 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,888 miles
    Test number
    370307850328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    322265980223
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail97,315 miles (+9,062)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    560065980281
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass88,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,253 miles
    Test number
    532187159335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB55 YRF

Does LB55 YRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 YRF expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YRF?
The MOT on LB55 YRF expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 YRF done?
LB55 YRF was recorded at 176,770 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 6,998 miles a year.
Has LB55 YRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YRF has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 YRF 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 LB55 YRF find?
LB55 YRF passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: eml light inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside rear rear pads incorrectly fitted.

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