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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LL02 BOUMOT history

LL02 BOU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 8 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 166,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,972 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 BOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 BOU was last recorded at 166,972 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 8,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,931 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,041 miles
Average per year
6,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,972 miles
  • 2024 – 158,931 miles
  • 2023 – 156,852 miles
  • 2022 – 147,136 miles
  • 2021 – 143,918 miles
  • 2020 – 141,706 miles
  • 2019 – 129,141 miles
  • 2018 – 122,085 miles
  • 2017 – 107,126 miles
  • 2016 – 96,555 miles
  • 2015 – 89,897 miles
  • 2014 – 85,874 miles
  • 2013 – 78,789 miles
  • 2012 – 72,329 miles
  • 2011 – 67,063 miles
  • 2010 – 63,255 miles
  • 2009 – 59,139 miles
  • 2008 – 55,507 miles
  • 2007 – 51,631 miles
  • 2006 – 46,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,972 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear axle slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,972 miles (+8,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,972 miles
    Test number
    605422887981
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear axle slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass158,931 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,931 miles
    Test number
    191253353411
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail158,931 miles (+2,079)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,931 miles
    Test number
    193737207861
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,852 miles (+9,716)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,852 miles
    Test number
    528705311714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,136 miles (+3,218)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,136 miles
    Test number
    476343941276
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass143,918 miles (+2,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,918 miles
    Test number
    216026821989
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass141,706 miles (+12,565)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,706 miles
    Test number
    708042254367
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass129,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,141 miles
    Test number
    282904250712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,141 miles (+121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,141 miles
    Test number
    743958253585
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail129,020 miles (+6,935)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,020 miles
    Test number
    197151996402
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass122,085 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,085 miles
    Test number
    990462364704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,075 miles (+14,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,075 miles
    Test number
    579725575178
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass107,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    208313294862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail107,126 miles (+10,571)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    864917017047
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass96,555 miles (+6,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    240851234724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass89,897 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,897 miles
    Test number
    595495885099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,874 miles10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    897872614215
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine malfunction warning lamp missing
    • NoteService inspection lamp on
    • NoteSlight movement from rear axle bushes

  18. Fail85,874 miles (+7,085)3 failures10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    335602914478
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine malfunction warning lamp missing
    • NoteService inspection lamp on
    • NoteSlight movement from rear axle bushes

  19. Pass78,789 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,789 miles
    Test number
    195226693175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail78,789 miles (+6,460)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,789 miles
    Test number
    628243693120
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass72,329 miles (+5,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,329 miles
    Test number
    817972802262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail67,063 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    425783601273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing

  23. Pass67,063 miles (+3,808)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    675443201255
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing

  24. Pass63,255 miles (+4,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    522994800252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass59,139 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    250161339237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail59,139 miles (+3,632)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    951701739239
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass55,507 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,507 miles
    Test number
    204070308257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  28. Fail55,434 miles (+3,803)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,434 miles
    Test number
    714584598106
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  29. Pass51,631 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    201315197416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail51,509 miles (+5,247)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    474128787172
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  31. Pass46,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    801929636183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL02 BOU

Does LL02 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL02 BOU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL02 BOU?
The MOT on LL02 BOU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL02 BOU done?
LL02 BOU was recorded at 166,972 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 6,184 miles a year.
Has LL02 BOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 BOU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LL02 BOU 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 LL02 BOU find?
LL02 BOU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: central rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central rear axle slightly corroded.

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