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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 DWOMOT history

LR05 DWO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 11 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 203,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
203,799 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DWO
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
11 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DWO was last recorded at 203,799 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 18,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,508 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
18,291 miles
Average per year
10,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,799 miles
  • 2025 – 185,508 miles
  • 2024 – 174,856 miles
  • 2023 – 167,965 miles
  • 2022 – 158,705 miles
  • 2021 – 151,817 miles
  • 2020 – 147,063 miles
  • 2019 – 142,782 miles
  • 2018 – 138,288 miles
  • 2017 – 126,300 miles
  • 2016 – 112,724 miles
  • 2015 – 99,034 miles
  • 2014 – 83,993 miles
  • 2013 – 72,468 miles
  • 2012 – 61,543 miles
  • 2011 – 48,884 miles
  • 2010 – 37,266 miles
  • 2009 – 30,265 miles
  • 2008 – 24,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,799 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,799 miles (+18,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    203,799 miles
    Test number
    644159187784
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass185,508 miles (+10,652)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    185,508 miles
    Test number
    292384468178
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass174,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    174,856 miles
    Test number
    738205703661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,853 miles (+6,888)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,853 miles
    Test number
    240192456856
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass167,965 miles (+9,260)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,965 miles
    Test number
    461625999113
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass158,705 miles (+6,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,705 miles
    Test number
    142753943330
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass151,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,817 miles
    Test number
    226545455275
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail151,817 miles (+4,754)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,817 miles
    Test number
    754364365287
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass147,063 miles (+4,281)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,063 miles
    Test number
    794507794051
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass142,782 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,782 miles
    Test number
    536267581773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,288 miles (+11,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,288 miles
    Test number
    794496917545
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass126,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,300 miles
    Test number
    737303350753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail126,300 miles (+13,576)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,300 miles
    Test number
    923178981738
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat pipe split (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass112,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    108526466079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail112,716 miles (+13,682)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,716 miles
    Test number
    689479851452
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass99,034 miles (+15,041)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    975713135092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,993 miles (+11,525)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,993 miles
    Test number
    628698624018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,468 miles (+10,925)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    475751433012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,543 miles (+12,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,543 miles
    Test number
    128263432445
    • 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)

  20. Pass48,884 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    545331931080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,266 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,266 miles
    Test number
    420155830006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,265 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    133728869403
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear no. plate slightly deteriorated

  23. Pass30,265 miles (+6,226)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    154608769028
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear no. plate slightly deteriorated

  24. Fail24,039 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,039 miles
    Test number
    842922278088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass24,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,039 miles
    Test number
    922782378080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DWO

Does LR05 DWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DWO is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DWO?
The MOT on LR05 DWO is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DWO done?
LR05 DWO was recorded at 203,799 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 10,061 miles a year.
Has LR05 DWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DWO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 DWO 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 LR05 DWO find?
LR05 DWO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central front engine mounting damaged but not to excess; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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