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Volkswagen Bora

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,600 cc

LS52 FOMMOT history

LS52 FOM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 36,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
36,685 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FOM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FOM was last recorded at 36,685 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,935 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
750 miles
Average per year
1,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,685 miles
  • 2025 – 35,935 miles
  • 2024 – 35,242 miles
  • 2023 – 34,655 miles
  • 2022 – 34,031 miles
  • 2021 – 33,486 miles
  • 2020 – 32,823 miles
  • 2019 – 31,955 miles
  • 2018 – 31,013 miles
  • 2017 – 30,134 miles
  • 2016 – 29,122 miles
  • 2015 – 27,775 miles
  • 2014 – 26,006 miles
  • 2013 – 24,732 miles
  • 2012 – 23,734 miles
  • 2011 – 21,415 miles
  • 2010 – 19,589 miles
  • 2009 – 17,601 miles
  • 2008 – 15,369 miles
  • 2007 – 13,840 miles
  • 2006 – 10,399 miles
  • 2005 – 8,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,685 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    36,685 miles
    Test number
    880356120889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail36,684 miles (+749)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    151141418394
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass35,935 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    35,935 miles
    Test number
    552693946520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,934 miles (+692)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,934 miles
    Test number
    737017458220
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass35,242 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    592711845415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,655 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    34,655 miles
    Test number
    948201192286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,031 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    305446309446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,486 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    755706664552
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail33,486 miles (+663)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,486 miles
    Test number
    895810601130
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass32,823 miles (+868)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,823 miles
    Test number
    934463534395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass31,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    871991478411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail31,955 miles (+942)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    667246903766
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass31,013 miles (+879)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,013 miles
    Test number
    161834962581
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass30,134 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,134 miles
    Test number
    229231924660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,122 miles (+1,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,122 miles
    Test number
    639586924866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass27,775 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    243328095932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,006 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,006 miles
    Test number
    655338684288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,732 miles (+998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,732 miles
    Test number
    376697693242
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass23,734 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,734 miles
    Test number
    279268112310
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass21,415 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,415 miles
    Test number
    449743511374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,589 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,589 miles
    Test number
    900024710351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,601 miles (+2,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,601 miles
    Test number
    270916919345
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  23. Pass15,369 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,369 miles
    Test number
    684598308368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,840 miles (+3,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,840 miles
    Test number
    724767117356
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  25. Pass10,399 miles (+2,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,399 miles
    Test number
    940369186233
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass8,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    8,057 miles
    Test number
    154934315399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FOM

Does LS52 FOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FOM is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FOM?
The MOT on LS52 FOM is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FOM done?
LS52 FOM was recorded at 36,685 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,367 miles a year.
Has LS52 FOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FOM has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 FOM 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 LS52 FOM find?
LS52 FOM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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