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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 EXTMOT history

LS55 EXT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2024
Mileage
134,693 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EXT
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
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EXT was last recorded at 134,693 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 10,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,992 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
10,701 miles
Average per year
8,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,693 miles
  • 2022 – 123,992 miles
  • 2021 – 114,580 miles
  • 2020 – 108,171 miles
  • 2019 – 104,155 miles
  • 2018 – 97,213 miles
  • 2017 – 90,770 miles
  • 2016 – 84,837 miles
  • 2015 – 77,909 miles
  • 2014 – 73,001 miles
  • 2013 – 59,734 miles
  • 2012 – 45,482 miles
  • 2011 – 38,339 miles
  • 2010 – 27,540 miles
  • 2009 – 15,607 miles
  • 2008 – 8,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,693 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside front wheel arch
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside door mirror unit damaged
  • AdvisorySlight engine oil leakRecorded at 2 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front tyre has very slight wear on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has a crack at bottom of zone B but not effecting drivers view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,693 miles (+10,701)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,693 miles
    Test number
    955589403572
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside front wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror unit damaged
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  2. Pass123,992 miles (+9,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,992 miles
    Test number
    186767183164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner CV gator deteriorating but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to offside front wheel arch
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  3. Pass114,580 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    208310189217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,171 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    600829599778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,155 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,155 miles
    Test number
    820256890295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has very slight wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,152 miles (+6,939)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,152 miles
    Test number
    223175717339
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has very slight wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,213 miles (+6,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,213 miles
    Test number
    825557538291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,770 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,770 miles
    Test number
    427462447767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a crack at bottom of zone B but not effecting drivers view

  9. Fail90,767 miles (+5,930)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,767 miles
    Test number
    808559952845
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a crack at bottom of zone B but not effecting drivers view

  10. Pass84,837 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,837 miles
    Test number
    623344717988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,835 miles (+6,926)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    309770456906
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass77,909 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,909 miles
    Test number
    684077536060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,001 miles (+13,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    436761224461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,734 miles (+14,252)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,734 miles
    Test number
    948692813352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,482 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    165605212310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,339 miles
    Test number
    638575111360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,339 miles (+10,799)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,339 miles
    Test number
    947435311371
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass27,540 miles (+11,933)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,540 miles
    Test number
    814526410302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,607 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,607 miles
    Test number
    422597209493
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass15,607 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,607 miles
    Test number
    652527009352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,607 miles
    Test number
    554749298265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EXT

Does LS55 EXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 EXT expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EXT?
The MOT on LS55 EXT expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 EXT done?
LS55 EXT was recorded at 134,693 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 8,364 miles a year.
Has LS55 EXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EXT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LS55 EXT 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 LS55 EXT find?
LS55 EXT passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; corrosion on offside front wheel arch; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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