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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL52 AXJMOT history

LL52 AXJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2026
Mileage
195,939 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 AXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 AXJ was last recorded at 195,939 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 7,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,332 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,607 miles
Average per year
6,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,939 miles
  • 2024 – 188,332 miles
  • 2023 – 186,191 miles
  • 2022 – 185,628 miles
  • 2021 – 185,009 miles
  • 2020 – 184,145 miles
  • 2019 – 182,667 miles
  • 2018 – 178,744 miles
  • 2017 – 173,939 miles
  • 2016 – 164,568 miles
  • 2015 – 153,503 miles
  • 2014 – 146,651 miles
  • 2013 – 137,027 miles
  • 2012 – 124,448 miles
  • 2011 – 113,340 miles
  • 2010 – 102,571 miles
  • 2009 – 92,021 miles
  • 2008 – 84,979 miles
  • 2007 – 79,107 miles
  • 2006 – 72,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,939 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,939 miles (+7,607)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,939 miles
    Test number
    895884427667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass188,332 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    188,332 miles
    Test number
    491391864939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,191 miles (+563)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    186,191 miles
    Test number
    167768058389
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear

  4. Pass185,628 miles (+619)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    185,628 miles
    Test number
    169480882099
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass185,009 miles (+28)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    185,009 miles
    Test number
    625643993434
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail184,981 miles (+836)4 major5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,981 miles
    Test number
    298459261150
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass184,145 miles (+7)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    184,145 miles
    Test number
    354403081301
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail184,138 miles (+1,471)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,138 miles
    Test number
    820335997451
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass182,667 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    182,667 miles
    Test number
    676190865792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,744 miles (+4,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    178,744 miles
    Test number
    613088115575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass173,939 miles (+9,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    173,939 miles
    Test number
    976316290500
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has mounting in poor condition

  12. Pass164,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    164,568 miles
    Test number
    769164452800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail164,568 miles (+11,065)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,568 miles
    Test number
    297887532610
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass153,503 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    153,503 miles
    Test number
    465838825001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,651 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    146,651 miles
    Test number
    707784534027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,553 miles (+9,526)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,553 miles
    Test number
    155481834478
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen 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
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass137,027 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    137,027 miles
    Test number
    839828533085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,994 miles (+12,546)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,994 miles
    Test number
    615525933072
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass124,448 miles (+11,108)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,448 miles
    Test number
    639465322055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass113,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,340 miles
    Test number
    117506521042
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail113,340 miles (+10,769)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,340 miles
    Test number
    758766321016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass102,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    933011820001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,571 miles (+10,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    701230020096
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass92,021 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,021 miles
    Test number
    162910349021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,979 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    871793538067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,107 miles (+6,445)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,107 miles
    Test number
    263036027032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    72,662 miles
    Test number
    143368036075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 AXJ

Does LL52 AXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL52 AXJ expired on 10 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL52 AXJ?
The MOT on LL52 AXJ expired on 10 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL52 AXJ done?
LL52 AXJ was recorded at 195,939 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 6,489 miles a year.
Has LL52 AXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 AXJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LL52 AXJ 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 LL52 AXJ find?
LL52 AXJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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