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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 PVTMOT history

LS55 PVT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 220,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
220,352 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PVT
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
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PVT was last recorded at 220,352 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 5,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,746 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,606 miles
Average per year
10,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,352 miles
  • 2025 – 214,746 miles
  • 2024 – 208,615 miles
  • 2023 – 202,358 miles
  • 2022 – 190,127 miles
  • 2021 – 183,510 miles
  • 2020 – 176,381 miles
  • 2019 – 164,391 miles
  • 2018 – 154,706 miles
  • 2016 – 147,202 miles
  • 2015 – 137,537 miles
  • 2014 – 119,487 miles
  • 2013 – 111,581 miles
  • 2012 – 100,761 miles
  • 2010 – 83,060 miles
  • 2009 – 63,400 miles
  • 2008 – 44,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,352 miles (+5,606)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    220,352 miles
    Test number
    227467854931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass214,746 miles (+6,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    214,746 miles
    Test number
    394780320747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass208,615 miles (+6,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    208,615 miles
    Test number
    121966052170
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front sills slightly distorted

  4. Pass202,358 miles (+12,231)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    202,358 miles
    Test number
    708213872929
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass190,127 miles (+30)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    190,127 miles
    Test number
    637706323175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail190,097 miles (+6,587)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,097 miles
    Test number
    733344799557
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass183,510 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    183,510 miles
    Test number
    726869707994
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail183,510 miles (+7,129)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,510 miles
    Test number
    823999154978
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass176,381 miles (+11,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,381 miles
    Test number
    578947805056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass164,391 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,391 miles
    Test number
    800184495018
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail164,391 miles (+9,685)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,391 miles
    Test number
    855323171465
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass154,706 miles (+7,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    154,706 miles
    Test number
    483665656667
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass147,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    147,202 miles
    Test number
    153688830163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  14. Fail147,202 miles (+9,665)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,202 miles
    Test number
    684255210571
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Pass137,537 miles (+8,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,537 miles
    Test number
    952931240647
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail128,718 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,718 miles
    Test number
    528152605039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass128,718 miles (+9,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,718 miles
    Test number
    955062005066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass119,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,487 miles
    Test number
    767663004069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,480 miles (+7,899)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,480 miles
    Test number
    376243004098
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass111,581 miles (+10,820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,581 miles
    Test number
    159344303002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,761 miles (+17,701)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,761 miles
    Test number
    499883002054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,060 miles (+19,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,060 miles
    Test number
    311347250321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    101080659370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,399 miles (+18,422)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,399 miles
    Test number
    912390159324
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  25. Pass44,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,977 miles
    Test number
    210237038321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail44,977 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,977 miles
    Test number
    843267638371
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS55 PVT

Does LS55 PVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 PVT is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PVT?
The MOT on LS55 PVT is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 PVT done?
LS55 PVT was recorded at 220,352 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 10,224 miles a year.
Has LS55 PVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PVT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 PVT 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 PVT find?
LS55 PVT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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