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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LL05 KYUMOT history

LL05 KYU is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
191,522 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 KYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL05 KYU was last recorded at 191,522 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 7,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,277 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,245 miles
Average per year
9,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,522 miles
  • 2025 – 184,277 miles
  • 2024 – 176,882 miles
  • 2023 – 165,094 miles
  • 2022 – 152,611 miles
  • 2021 – 140,839 miles
  • 2020 – 131,989 miles
  • 2019 – 121,478 miles
  • 2018 – 108,478 miles
  • 2017 – 100,432 miles
  • 2016 – 90,908 miles
  • 2015 – 77,649 miles
  • 2014 – 65,752 miles
  • 2013 – 54,535 miles
  • 2012 – 43,383 miles
  • 2011 – 32,659 miles
  • 2010 – 29,672 miles
  • 2009 – 24,555 miles
  • 2008 – 19,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail191,522 miles
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak, only just acceptable (REQUIRES ATTENTION)
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail191,522 miles (+7,245)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,522 miles
    Test number
    661907679638
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak, only just acceptable (REQUIRES ATTENTION)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass184,277 miles (+7,395)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    184,277 miles
    Test number
    985142349151
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass176,882 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,882 miles
    Test number
    118844174174
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail176,881 miles (+11,787)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,881 miles
    Test number
    983825234150
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass165,094 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,094 miles
    Test number
    485609712611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail164,869 miles (+12,258)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,869 miles
    Test number
    471864383330
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass152,611 miles (+11,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,611 miles
    Test number
    890046464131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,839 miles (+8,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,839 miles
    Test number
    325042826817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass131,989 miles (+6)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,989 miles
    Test number
    354663822221
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have light cracking in treads

  10. Fail131,983 miles (+10,505)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,983 miles
    Test number
    172329449630
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split at cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have light cracking in treads

  11. Pass121,478 miles (+13,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,478 miles
    Test number
    557882365120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,478 miles
    Test number
    265774359987
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail108,478 miles (+8,046)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,478 miles
    Test number
    294214166742
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass100,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,432 miles
    Test number
    901456752883
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail100,432 miles (+9,524)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,432 miles
    Test number
    359973830797
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass90,908 miles (+13,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,908 miles
    Test number
    830423537133
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail77,649 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,649 miles
    Test number
    246539785443
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass77,649 miles (+11,897)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,649 miles
    Test number
    287299285464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    179377394147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,752 miles (+11,217)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    789277494113
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass54,535 miles (+11,152)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,535 miles
    Test number
    648353403277
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass43,383 miles (+10,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,383 miles
    Test number
    865618902230
    • 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)

  23. Pass32,659 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,659 miles
    Test number
    545246111209
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inner faces

  24. Fail32,659 miles (+2,987)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,659 miles
    Test number
    475176711234
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted on inner faces

  25. Pass29,672 miles (+5,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,672 miles
    Test number
    522601610205
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

  26. Pass24,555 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,555 miles
    Test number
    961287619234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,451 miles
    Test number
    171814308276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 KYU

Does LL05 KYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 KYU expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 KYU?
The MOT on LL05 KYU expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 KYU done?
LL05 KYU was recorded at 191,522 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 9,468 miles a year.
Has LL05 KYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 KYU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL05 KYU 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 LL05 KYU find?
LL05 KYU failed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush; nearside headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted, and 10 more.

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