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Volkswagen Bora

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS52 UJDMOT history

LS52 UJD is a black diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 4 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 227,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
227,424 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UJD
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
4 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS52 UJD was last recorded at 227,424 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,684 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,740 miles
Average per year
5,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,424 miles
  • 2025 – 221,684 miles
  • 2024 – 212,961 miles
  • 2023 – 208,015 miles
  • 2015 – 203,611 miles
  • 2014 – 190,863 miles
  • 2013 – 176,664 miles
  • 2011 – 159,300 miles
  • 2010 – 152,652 miles
  • 2009 – 145,199 miles
  • 2008 – 131,235 miles
  • 2007 – 109,980 miles
  • 2006 – 104,463 miles
  • 2005 – 101,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail227,424 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail227,424 miles (+5,740)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,424 miles
    Test number
    176835801937
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass221,684 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    221,684 miles
    Test number
    784131435165
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail221,676 miles (+8,715)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,676 miles
    Test number
    990699394855
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass212,961 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    212,961 miles
    Test number
    934577678457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail212,959 miles (+4,944)12 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,959 miles
    Test number
    687044230886
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure from cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides suspected discs warped (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass208,015 miles (+4,404)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    208,015 miles
    Test number
    692265925323
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass203,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    203,611 miles
    Test number
    806027125171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail203,611 miles (+1,176)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,611 miles
    Test number
    336697925158
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Fail202,435 miles (+11,572)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,435 miles
    Test number
    878480075032
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail190,863 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,863 miles
    Test number
    228656724165
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass190,863 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    190,863 miles
    Test number
    446526024126
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail190,852 miles (+14,188)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,852 miles
    Test number
    599126214111
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass176,664 miles (+17,364)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    176,664 miles
    Test number
    366663163080
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass159,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    159,300 miles
    Test number
    479124701458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,300 miles (+6,648)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,300 miles
    Test number
    636484801385
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass152,652 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    152,652 miles
    Test number
    791626300316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail152,651 miles (+7,452)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,651 miles
    Test number
    363846700377
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass145,199 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    145,199 miles
    Test number
    213146109357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,181 miles (+13,946)3 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,181 miles
    Test number
    650929099263
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass131,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    131,235 miles
    Test number
    172037208134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,235 miles (+21,255)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,235 miles
    Test number
    511096908168
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass109,980 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    109,980 miles
    Test number
    841714777044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,463 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    900825376040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass101,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    733235405329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 UJD

Does LS52 UJD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 UJD expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UJD?
The MOT on LS52 UJD expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 UJD done?
LS52 UJD was recorded at 227,424 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,986 miles a year.
Has LS52 UJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UJD has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 UJD 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 UJD find?
LS52 UJD failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside inner steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 10 more.

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