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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LR05 VCWMOT history

LR05 VCW is a black petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,207 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VCW was last recorded at 100,207 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,154 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
4,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,207 miles
  • 2024 – 100,154 miles
  • 2023 – 97,680 miles
  • 2022 – 96,588 miles
  • 2021 – 95,453 miles
  • 2020 – 93,903 miles
  • 2019 – 89,998 miles
  • 2018 – 83,861 miles
  • 2017 – 77,714 miles
  • 2016 – 70,016 miles
  • 2015 – 62,260 miles
  • 2014 – 55,197 miles
  • 2013 – 49,154 miles
  • 2012 – 44,710 miles
  • 2011 – 39,506 miles
  • 2010 – 32,961 miles
  • 2008 – 21,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,207 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    966206957608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass100,154 miles (+2,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,154 miles
    Test number
    575407076285
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,680 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,680 miles
    Test number
    615107047748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,678 miles (+1,090)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,678 miles
    Test number
    407578136199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Message on car emissions control. CO 4 times too high HC 100 too high LAMBDA low (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,588 miles (+1,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,588 miles
    Test number
    823832251323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,453 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,453 miles
    Test number
    723609244359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,903 miles (+3,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,903 miles
    Test number
    598132774569
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass89,998 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,998 miles
    Test number
    852381909513
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail89,998 miles (+6,137)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,998 miles
    Test number
    130926102295
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass83,861 miles (+6,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,861 miles
    Test number
    822526743164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass77,714 miles (+7,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    488717588961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass70,016 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    913288235641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,260 miles (+7,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,260 miles
    Test number
    277939175051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,197 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    227820494011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,154 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,154 miles
    Test number
    598271783028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,710 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,710 miles
    Test number
    439408782007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,506 miles (+6,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,506 miles
    Test number
    977544481047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,961 miles (+11,923)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,961 miles
    Test number
    730653780001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,038 miles
    Test number
    274870508135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,038 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,038 miles
    Test number
    220505998079
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 VCW

Does LR05 VCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VCW is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VCW?
The MOT on LR05 VCW is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VCW done?
LR05 VCW was recorded at 100,207 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 4,485 miles a year.
Has LR05 VCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VCW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 VCW 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 VCW find?
LR05 VCW passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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