Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 FUUMOT history

LS52 FUU is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2026
Mileage
137,229 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,309 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS52 FUU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FUU
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
30 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FUU was last recorded at 137,229 miles on 18 Apr 2025, 5,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2008: 33,442 miles, lower than 333,442 miles on 29 Oct 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,521 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,708 miles
Average per year
6,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,229 miles
  • 2023 – 131,521 miles
  • 2021 – 118,797 miles
  • 2020 – 113,065 miles
  • 2019 – 109,638 miles
  • 2018 – 105,025 miles
  • 2017 – 88,810 miles
  • 2016 – 72,547 miles
  • 2015 – 68,697 miles
  • 2014 – 63,164 miles
  • 2013 – 58,045 miles
  • 2012 – 52,027 miles
  • 2011 – 45,163 miles
  • 2010 – 42,809 miles
  • 2009 – 38,656 miles
  • 2008 – 33,442 miles
  • 2007 – 28,475 miles
  • 2006 – 20,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,229 miles
  • AdvisoryMinor oil leak at engine area

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,229 miles (+5,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,229 miles
    Test number
    105393430583
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak at engine area

  2. Pass131,521 miles (+12,724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,521 miles
    Test number
    641458589286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,797 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,797 miles
    Test number
    767410230015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,065 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    155113941437
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail113,065 miles (+3,427)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    505439583390
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,638 miles
    Test number
    353794182912
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail109,638 miles (+4,613)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,638 miles
    Test number
    848026275947
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass105,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,025 miles
    Test number
    408073765307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail105,025 miles (+16,215)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,025 miles
    Test number
    655139185900
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,810 miles (+16,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    912526716942
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass72,547 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    680588455694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    882002727343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail68,697 miles (+5,533)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    354737701452
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass63,164 miles (+5,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    785659214306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass58,045 miles (+6,018)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    509406193254
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass52,027 miles (+6,864)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,027 miles
    Test number
    255486002389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

  17. Pass45,163 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,163 miles
    Test number
    879097421348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,136 miles (+2,327)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    578369111333
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass42,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    483849790231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,809 miles (+4,153)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    791529490251
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass38,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,656 miles
    Test number
    521100109306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,656 miles (+5,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,656 miles
    Test number
    242630009325
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass33,442 miles (-300,000)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    724834008336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail333,442 miles (+304,967)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,442 miles
    Test number
    780143808397
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass28,475 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,475 miles
    Test number
    130745607357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,362 miles
    Test number
    483712686263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 FUU

Does LS52 FUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 FUU expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FUU?
The MOT on LS52 FUU expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 FUU done?
LS52 FUU was recorded at 137,229 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2025, an average of 6,309 miles a year.
Has LS52 FUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FUU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS52 FUU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 FUU find?
LS52 FUU passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: minor oil leak at engine area.

Related registrations

Browse all LS52F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.