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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 RGOMOT history

LS05 RGO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 110,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,713 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RGO
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 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 RGO was last recorded at 110,713 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 4,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,151 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,562 miles
Average per year
3,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,713 miles
  • 2025 – 106,151 miles
  • 2024 – 103,016 miles
  • 2023 – 102,217 miles
  • 2022 – 101,140 miles
  • 2021 – 100,032 miles
  • 2020 – 99,604 miles
  • 2019 – 98,800 miles
  • 2018 – 95,639 miles
  • 2017 – 93,076 miles
  • 2016 – 89,299 miles
  • 2015 – 83,953 miles
  • 2014 – 81,740 miles
  • 2013 – 73,945 miles
  • 2012 – 66,353 miles
  • 2011 – 65,343 miles
  • 2010 – 61,074 miles
  • 2009 – 51,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,713 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted up

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,713 miles (+4,562)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    671672633227
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    138362774320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,151 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,151 miles
    Test number
    991312069260
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail106,143 miles (+3,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,143 miles
    Test number
    327977838785
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,016 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    320555040901
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,006 miles (+789)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,006 miles
    Test number
    314259015927
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,217 miles (+1,077)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    508050877763
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking/perishing outer side wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,140 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,140 miles
    Test number
    369523097220
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,135 miles (+1,103)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,135 miles
    Test number
    481160122832
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,032 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,032 miles
    Test number
    636151823795
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail100,026 miles (+422)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,026 miles
    Test number
    782015342617
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass99,604 miles (+7)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,604 miles
    Test number
    587169280604
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail99,597 miles (+797)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,597 miles
    Test number
    179654562544
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass98,800 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,800 miles
    Test number
    443851596175
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Piston boot (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail98,800 miles (+3,161)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,800 miles
    Test number
    119513925066
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Piston boot (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass95,639 miles (+2,563)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,639 miles
    Test number
    182053540400
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass93,076 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,076 miles
    Test number
    693631314802
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights frosted

  18. Fail93,046 miles (+3,747)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    863792613874
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights frosted

  19. Pass89,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    793196651506
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail89,299 miles (+5,346)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,299 miles
    Test number
    467793903264
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass83,953 miles (+2,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,953 miles
    Test number
    685281575140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail81,740 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    239091694443
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass81,740 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    906851294103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,945 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    368272783424
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail73,945 miles (+7,592)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    929021183258
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass66,353 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,353 miles
    Test number
    206473582294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Fail66,353 miles (+1,010)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,353 miles
    Test number
    389172482231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Fail65,343 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    498854201265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTracking out

  29. Pass65,343 miles (+4,269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    817454001282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTracking out

  30. Pass61,074 miles (+9,371)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    883627080138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass51,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    372924879126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail51,703 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    722244779129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about LS05 RGO

Does LS05 RGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 RGO is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RGO?
The MOT on LS05 RGO is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 RGO done?
LS05 RGO was recorded at 110,713 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,433 miles a year.
Has LS05 RGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RGO has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 RGO 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 LS05 RGO find?
LS05 RGO passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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