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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LM54 UGXMOT history

LM54 UGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 28 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,315 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UGX was last recorded at 149,315 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,290 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
7,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,315 miles
  • 2025 – 143,873 miles
  • 2024 – 129,595 miles
  • 2023 – 117,360 miles
  • 2022 – 102,645 miles
  • 2021 – 86,411 miles
  • 2020 – 76,500 miles
  • 2019 – 63,296 miles
  • 2018 – 61,722 miles
  • 2017 – 55,226 miles
  • 2016 – 50,355 miles
  • 2015 – 45,968 miles
  • 2014 – 41,014 miles
  • 2013 – 36,346 miles
  • 2012 – 31,455 miles
  • 2011 – 27,313 miles
  • 2010 – 22,979 miles
  • 2009 – 18,237 miles
  • 2008 – 14,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,315 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,315 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,315 miles
    Test number
    881265317281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Fail149,290 miles (+5,417)1 dangerous10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,290 miles
    Test number
    587280523099
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,873 miles (+14,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,873 miles
    Test number
    964079004414
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass129,595 miles (+12,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,595 miles
    Test number
    773121009385
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass117,360 miles (+14,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,360 miles
    Test number
    938632302466
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,645 miles (+16,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,645 miles
    Test number
    331064846807
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    468653006554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDip beams slightly hazy

  8. Fail86,410 miles (+9,910)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,410 miles
    Test number
    764085086088
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDip beams slightly hazy

  9. Pass76,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    815087769885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming low in tread and showing signs of perishing
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount deteriorated

  10. Fail76,500 miles (+13,204)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    584702242572
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming low in tread and showing signs of perishing
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount deteriorated

  11. Pass63,296 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    172282641148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,722 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,722 miles
    Test number
    213659194396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,226 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,226 miles
    Test number
    765012164796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,355 miles (+4,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    128770306277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,968 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    106774155473
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass45,968 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    196134455040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,014 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    235535354036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,346 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,346 miles
    Test number
    988789543065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,455 miles (+4,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,455 miles
    Test number
    336351552063
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass27,313 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,313 miles
    Test number
    945048531047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,979 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    172393250013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,237 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,237 miles
    Test number
    133376359455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,409 miles
    Test number
    803216058047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UGX

Does LM54 UGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 UGX is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UGX?
The MOT on LM54 UGX is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 UGX done?
LM54 UGX was recorded at 149,315 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 7,443 miles a year.
Has LM54 UGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UGX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 UGX 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 LM54 UGX find?
LM54 UGX passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; vehicle undersealed.

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