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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 VSNMOT history

LS55 VSN is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 190,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
190,650 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VSN was last recorded at 190,650 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 4,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,242 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,408 miles
Average per year
11,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,650 miles
  • 2020 – 186,242 miles
  • 2019 – 181,850 miles
  • 2018 – 172,913 miles
  • 2017 – 155,434 miles
  • 2016 – 141,333 miles
  • 2015 – 129,342 miles
  • 2014 – 119,921 miles
  • 2013 – 111,045 miles
  • 2012 – 100,562 miles
  • 2011 – 82,394 miles
  • 2010 – 69,850 miles
  • 2009 – 57,933 miles
  • 2008 – 45,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,650 miles (+4,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    190,650 miles
    Test number
    684487385155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass186,242 miles (+4,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    186,242 miles
    Test number
    456790945588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass181,850 miles (+8,937)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,850 miles
    Test number
    702880413261
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass172,913 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,913 miles
    Test number
    621317746108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

  5. Fail172,910 miles (+17,476)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,910 miles
    Test number
    383144620634
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two holes around cat area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

  6. Pass155,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,434 miles
    Test number
    182017437166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail155,434 miles (+14,101)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,434 miles
    Test number
    572886375063
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass141,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,333 miles
    Test number
    709277370815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,333 miles (+11,991)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,333 miles
    Test number
    645815519444
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass129,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,342 miles
    Test number
    390695648697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,342 miles (+9,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,342 miles
    Test number
    237703601481
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass119,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,921 miles
    Test number
    335729134397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,921 miles (+8,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,921 miles
    Test number
    718429534360
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass111,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,045 miles
    Test number
    598650943348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,045 miles (+10,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,045 miles
    Test number
    216670443313
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass100,562 miles (+18,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,562 miles
    Test number
    935480342334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass82,394 miles (+456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,394 miles
    Test number
    838150841321
    • 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)

  18. Fail81,938 miles (+12,088)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    616406131387
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass69,850 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,850 miles
    Test number
    231907830397
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff

  20. Fail69,806 miles (+11,873)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    942767830394
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff

  21. Pass57,933 miles (+12,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,933 miles
    Test number
    963158739360
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathering

  22. Pass45,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,908 miles
    Test number
    731691048342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VSN

Does LS55 VSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VSN expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VSN?
The MOT on LS55 VSN expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VSN done?
LS55 VSN was recorded at 190,650 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 11,003 miles a year.
Has LS55 VSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VSN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LS55 VSN 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 VSN find?
LS55 VSN passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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