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2005 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
General Information
- Registration LS55AXM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,725 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Both headlamps cloudy/deteriorated
9 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,487 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020 6 Jun 20268 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
20 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,225 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,838 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018 6 Jun 202610 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,757 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
10 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f constant velocity joint noisey on full lock
- engine management light on
28 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,204 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 6 Jun 202627 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,543 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,378 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202617 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,378 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,378 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,274 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,996 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2012 6 Jun 202620 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,617 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2011 6 Jun 202621 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,883 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2010 6 Jun 202615 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,219 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2009 6 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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LS55AXM was registered on 2005-10-31
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