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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 XSNMOT history

LR55 XSN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
116,177 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XSN
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
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XSN was last recorded at 116,177 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,177 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,177 miles
  • 2024 – 109,142 miles
  • 2023 – 96,081 miles
  • 2022 – 79,666 miles
  • 2021 – 67,354 miles
  • 2020 – 63,855 miles
  • 2019 – 61,095 miles
  • 2018 – 57,353 miles
  • 2017 – 53,577 miles
  • 2016 – 48,623 miles
  • 2015 – 44,874 miles
  • 2014 – 40,559 miles
  • 2013 – 36,966 miles
  • 2012 – 31,895 miles
  • 2011 – 26,499 miles
  • 2010 – 22,717 miles
  • 2009 – 18,441 miles
  • 2008 – 12,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,177 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,177 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,177 miles
    Test number
    616138917060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  2. Fail116,177 miles (+7,035)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,177 miles
    Test number
    101473874212
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,142 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,142 miles
    Test number
    360557600112
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail109,142 miles (+13,061)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,142 miles
    Test number
    814781365063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass96,081 miles (+16,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    110451895129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,666 miles (+12,312)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,666 miles
    Test number
    493164460968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,354 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,354 miles
    Test number
    142583749667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,855 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    326464198452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,095 miles (+3,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,095 miles
    Test number
    366639529782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass57,353 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,353 miles
    Test number
    370515243493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,577 miles (+4,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    989951675515
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
  12. Pass48,623 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    981136157168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,874 miles
    Test number
    172575781177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,874 miles (+4,315)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,874 miles
    Test number
    922133766638
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass40,559 miles (+3,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,559 miles
    Test number
    627566894247
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking on side walls ok at time of test
  16. Pass36,966 miles (+5,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,966 miles
    Test number
    236911003326
    • NoteRear silencer rear mounting corroding ok at time of test
  17. Pass31,895 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,895 miles
    Test number
    218661292290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,499 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,499 miles
    Test number
    419687681259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,717 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,717 miles
    Test number
    364807170428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,441 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,441 miles
    Test number
    510086799294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,866 miles
    Test number
    141241508343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XSN

Does LR55 XSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 XSN expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XSN?
The MOT on LR55 XSN expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 XSN done?
LR55 XSN was recorded at 116,177 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 6,195 miles a year.
Has LR55 XSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XSN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 XSN 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 LR55 XSN find?
LR55 XSN passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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