Volkswagen Bora
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LX55 YODMOT history
LX55 YOD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,731 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 129,731 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,778 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 YOD
- 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
- 17 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 YOD was last recorded at 129,731 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 122,120 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,611 miles
- Average per year
- 6,778 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,731 miles
- 2024 – 122,120 miles
- 2022 – 113,048 miles
- 2021 – 104,618 miles
- 2020 – 89,550 miles
- 2019 – 83,323 miles
- 2018 – 75,897 miles
- 2017 – 66,992 miles
- 2016 – 58,207 miles
- 2015 – 54,352 miles
- 2014 – 51,756 miles
- 2013 – 49,504 miles
- 2012 – 44,011 miles
- 2011 – 35,352 miles
- 2010 – 27,199 miles
- 2009 – 19,213 miles
- 2008 – 12,271 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,731 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
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.
Engine cover fitted obscuring some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,731 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 129,731 miles
- Test number
- 510977257410
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Fail129,731 miles (+7,611)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,731 miles
- Test number
- 200689830820
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass122,120 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 122,120 miles
- Test number
- 128758171310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
Fail122,119 miles (+5,863)7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,119 miles
- Test number
- 768677870543
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
Pass116,256 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 116,256 miles
- Test number
- 166162638454
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front ends of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail116,253 miles (+3,205)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,253 miles
- Test number
- 514483668070
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front ends of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass113,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 113,048 miles
- Test number
- 567111248135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,048 miles (+8,430)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,048 miles
- Test number
- 681893144165
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass104,618 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 104,618 miles
- Test number
- 896130144426
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
Fail104,608 miles (+15,058)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,608 miles
- Test number
- 997266559765
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
Pass89,550 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 89,550 miles
- Test number
- 601284196494
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass83,323 miles (+7,426)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,323 miles
- Test number
- 181885711130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,897 miles (+8,905)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 75,897 miles
- Test number
- 356136694823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,992 miles (+8,785)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 66,992 miles
- Test number
- 454396114850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 58,207 miles
- Test number
- 430663314691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,207 miles (+3,855)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,207 miles
- Test number
- 187476458707
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
Pass54,352 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 54,352 miles
- Test number
- 565854205653
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail54,338 miles (+2,582)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,338 miles
- Test number
- 229168647832
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass51,756 miles (+2,252)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 51,756 miles
- Test number
- 649214554260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,504 miles (+5,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 49,504 miles
- Test number
- 336304063206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,011 miles (+8,659)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 44,011 miles
- Test number
- 156655952233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,352 miles (+8,153)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,352 miles
- Test number
- 387079751243
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass27,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,199 miles
- Test number
- 860458050288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,199 miles (+7,986)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,199 miles
- Test number
- 934618150205
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass19,213 miles (+6,942)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 19,213 miles
- Test number
- 193797059295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 12,271 miles
- Test number
- 603773758233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX55 YOD
- Does LX55 YOD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YOD is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 YOD?
- The MOT on LX55 YOD is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 YOD done?
- LX55 YOD was recorded at 129,731 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,778 miles a year.
- Has LX55 YOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 YOD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX55 YOD 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 LX55 YOD find?
- LX55 YOD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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