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Volkswagen Bora

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LU02 BUZMOT history

LU02 BUZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 15 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,735 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU02 BUZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU02 BUZ was last recorded at 158,735 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 5,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,297 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,438 miles
Average per year
5,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,735 miles
  • 2024 – 153,297 miles
  • 2022 – 152,179 miles
  • 2020 – 151,633 miles
  • 2019 – 148,326 miles
  • 2018 – 144,822 miles
  • 2016 – 142,240 miles
  • 2015 – 139,507 miles
  • 2014 – 135,719 miles
  • 2013 – 127,590 miles
  • 2012 – 119,783 miles
  • 2011 – 108,893 miles
  • 2010 – 97,966 miles
  • 2009 – 86,204 miles
  • 2008 – 72,907 miles
  • 2007 – 61,824 miles
  • 2006 – 43,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,735 miles

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,735 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,735 miles
    Test number
    395535693613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,297 miles (+1,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,297 miles
    Test number
    632712393439
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,179 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    152,179 miles
    Test number
    338442515667
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail152,176 miles (+543)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,176 miles
    Test number
    399613339189
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  5. Pass151,633 miles (+3,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    151,633 miles
    Test number
    296372388448
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tires wearing low and wearing on inner edges

  6. Pass148,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,326 miles
    Test number
    577998106558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail148,326 miles (+3,504)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,326 miles
    Test number
    647971771878
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass144,822 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,822 miles
    Test number
    785083778366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,240 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    142,240 miles
    Test number
    206004677150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,150 miles (+2,643)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,150 miles
    Test number
    858415298082
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass139,507 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,507 miles
    Test number
    815407961429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,478 miles (+3,759)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,478 miles
    Test number
    285704523554
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass135,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,719 miles
    Test number
    475818904480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,719 miles (+8,129)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,719 miles
    Test number
    889488604319
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail127,590 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,590 miles
    Test number
    316771503339
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass127,590 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,590 miles
    Test number
    466581403362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,783 miles (+10,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,783 miles
    Test number
    245666572225
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass108,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,893 miles
    Test number
    446789091284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,893 miles (+10,927)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,893 miles
    Test number
    378329191467
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass97,966 miles (+11,762)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    802329490261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front disc corroded
    • NoteOffside front drive shaft boot leaking

  21. Pass86,204 miles (+13,297)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    353761209314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,907 miles (+11,083)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,907 miles
    Test number
    860016598252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  23. Pass61,824 miles (+17,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,824 miles
    Test number
    490272307437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass43,946 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    323271786005
    • NoteAll tyres getting low

Questions about LU02 BUZ

Does LU02 BUZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU02 BUZ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU02 BUZ?
The MOT on LU02 BUZ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU02 BUZ done?
LU02 BUZ was recorded at 158,735 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,788 miles a year.
Has LU02 BUZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU02 BUZ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LU02 BUZ 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 LU02 BUZ find?
LU02 BUZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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