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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LB52 XZLMOT history

LB52 XZL is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
175,363 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XZL was last recorded at 175,363 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 2,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
172,370 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,993 miles
Average per year
6,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,363 miles
  • 2022 – 172,370 miles
  • 2021 – 168,779 miles
  • 2020 – 162,494 miles
  • 2019 – 155,214 miles
  • 2018 – 153,083 miles
  • 2017 – 149,520 miles
  • 2016 – 145,966 miles
  • 2015 – 139,000 miles
  • 2014 – 131,390 miles
  • 2013 – 125,331 miles
  • 2012 – 117,303 miles
  • 2011 – 113,981 miles
  • 2010 – 111,026 miles
  • 2009 – 104,495 miles
  • 2008 – 97,344 miles
  • 2007 – 94,623 miles
  • 2006 – 85,813 miles
  • 2005 – 66,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,363 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,363 miles (+2,993)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,363 miles
    Test number
    878623215345
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,370 miles (+3,591)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,370 miles
    Test number
    178976244275
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,779 miles (+6,285)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,779 miles
    Test number
    776322124792
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,494 miles (+7,280)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,494 miles
    Test number
    532511956935
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,214 miles (+2,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,214 miles
    Test number
    599668253306
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass153,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,083 miles
    Test number
    799100591232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail153,083 miles (+3,563)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,083 miles
    Test number
    914265017111
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,520 miles (+3,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,520 miles
    Test number
    197851765449
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass145,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,966 miles
    Test number
    146243385891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail145,966 miles (+6,966)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,966 miles
    Test number
    403813260339
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass139,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    139,000 miles
    Test number
    899230963029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,000 miles (+7,610)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,000 miles
    Test number
    941964524505
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass131,390 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    286644784287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,331 miles (+8,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,331 miles
    Test number
    339045483438
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass117,303 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,303 miles
    Test number
    696801002318
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass113,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,981 miles
    Test number
    366354881226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail113,981 miles (+2,955)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,981 miles
    Test number
    105004981211
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass111,026 miles (+6,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    353469380481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass104,495 miles (+7,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,495 miles
    Test number
    761610699276
    • 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)

  20. Pass97,344 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,344 miles
    Test number
    790575208342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass94,623 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,623 miles
    Test number
    690136687295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,813 miles (+18,895)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    974552696283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    862653995234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XZL

Does LB52 XZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 XZL expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XZL?
The MOT on LB52 XZL expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 XZL done?
LB52 XZL was recorded at 175,363 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 6,015 miles a year.
Has LB52 XZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XZL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LB52 XZL 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 LB52 XZL find?
LB52 XZL passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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