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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM52 OJCMOT history

LM52 OJC is a black petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 198,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
198,412 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OJC was last recorded at 198,412 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 5,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,405 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,007 miles
Average per year
9,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,412 miles
  • 2025 – 193,405 miles
  • 2024 – 190,169 miles
  • 2023 – 186,875 miles
  • 2022 – 183,377 miles
  • 2021 – 179,587 miles
  • 2020 – 175,797 miles
  • 2019 – 160,480 miles
  • 2018 – 143,094 miles
  • 2017 – 127,853 miles
  • 2016 – 112,446 miles
  • 2015 – 105,009 miles
  • 2014 – 89,570 miles
  • 2013 – 77,139 miles
  • 2012 – 62,719 miles
  • 2011 – 44,095 miles
  • 2010 – 37,171 miles
  • 2009 – 32,940 miles
  • 2008 – 26,489 miles
  • 2007 – 22,077 miles
  • 2006 – 17,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,412 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S and N/S STEERING ARMS Slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,412 miles (+5,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    198,412 miles
    Test number
    617333422856
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S and N/S STEERING ARMS Slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass193,405 miles (+83)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    193,405 miles
    Test number
    736125936334
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and showing evidence of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail193,322 miles (+3,153)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,322 miles
    Test number
    813969725679
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and showing evidence of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass190,169 miles (+79)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    190,169 miles
    Test number
    967809353336
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o ring split
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to centre exhaust

  5. Fail190,090 miles (+3,215)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,090 miles
    Test number
    251114429564
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o ring split
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to centre exhaust

  6. Pass186,875 miles (+3,498)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    186,875 miles
    Test number
    656877074365
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative.

  7. Pass183,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    183,377 miles
    Test number
    762124709118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail183,377 miles (+3,790)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,377 miles
    Test number
    759557621508
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass179,587 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    179,587 miles
    Test number
    419353985018
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog inop

  10. Fail179,557 miles (+3,760)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,557 miles
    Test number
    904503582343
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding o/s/r binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog inop

  11. Pass175,797 miles (+15,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,797 miles
    Test number
    732899277765
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes splitting
    • AdvisorySlight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

  12. Pass160,480 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    160,480 miles
    Test number
    633163740324
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bushes binding on slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s steering arms slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perishing

  13. Fail160,480 miles (+17,386)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,480 miles
    Test number
    851382411241
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bushes binding on slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s steering arms slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perishing

  14. Pass143,094 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    143,094 miles
    Test number
    844747146258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail142,935 miles (+15,082)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,935 miles
    Test number
    418510843879
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass127,853 miles (+15,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,853 miles
    Test number
    285133416537
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low

  17. Pass112,446 miles (+7,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,446 miles
    Test number
    224137853759
    • AdvisoryNearside outer hand brake cable corroding

  18. Pass105,009 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,009 miles
    Test number
    196938765141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,000 miles (+15,430)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    788517865160
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  20. Pass89,570 miles (+12,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    647300564177
    • NoteAll four tyres worn low

  21. Fail77,139 miles (+14,420)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,139 miles
    Test number
    337148723222
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses tarnishing
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  22. Pass62,719 miles (+18,624)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,719 miles
    Test number
    837460832209
    • NoteAll four tyre on legal limit
    • NoteOffside front lower wish bone bushes starting to split

  23. Pass44,095 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,095 miles
    Test number
    317720831248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,333 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,333 miles
    Test number
    118621121467
    • NoteBoth rear tyres age cracked
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  25. Fail41,333 miles (+4,162)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,333 miles
    Test number
    136691121462
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres age cracked
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  26. Pass37,171 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    732903620046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,940 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,940 miles
    Test number
    201771829052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,489 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    700432528010
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass22,077 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,077 miles
    Test number
    612932027059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,488 miles
    Test number
    451127926009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OJC

Does LM52 OJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 OJC is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OJC?
The MOT on LM52 OJC is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 OJC done?
LM52 OJC was recorded at 198,412 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 9,034 miles a year.
Has LM52 OJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OJC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 OJC 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 LM52 OJC find?
LM52 OJC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s and n/s steering arms slight play; offside front fog lamp not working; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroding.

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