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Volkswagen Bora

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X52 AEJMOT history

X52 AEJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Bora first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2024
Mileage
168,792 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 AEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 AEJ was last recorded at 168,792 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,783 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,792 miles
  • 2022 – 164,381 miles
  • 2021 – 162,486 miles
  • 2020 – 159,137 miles
  • 2019 – 154,442 miles
  • 2017 – 140,727 miles
  • 2016 – 138,348 miles
  • 2015 – 127,700 miles
  • 2013 – 122,026 miles
  • 2012 – 116,422 miles
  • 2011 – 107,200 miles
  • 2010 – 97,168 miles
  • 2009 – 90,289 miles
  • 2008 – 80,139 miles
  • 2007 – 73,616 miles
  • 2006 – 63,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,792 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam around mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,792 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    168,792 miles
    Test number
    584804937763
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam around mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,783 miles (+4,402)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,783 miles
    Test number
    980374702435
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam around mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,381 miles (+1,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,381 miles
    Test number
    878421948117
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass162,486 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,486 miles
    Test number
    379386885454
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front wings

  5. Fail162,486 miles (+3,349)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,486 miles
    Test number
    447972068980
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front wings

  6. Pass159,137 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,137 miles
    Test number
    223320915652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail159,123 miles (+4,681)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,123 miles
    Test number
    305247554366
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass154,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,442 miles
    Test number
    732339317198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail154,442 miles (+13,715)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,442 miles
    Test number
    865117629159
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass140,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,727 miles
    Test number
    182138164521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail140,727 miles (+2,379)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,727 miles
    Test number
    626817660619
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass138,348 miles (+10,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,348 miles
    Test number
    519806210356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings rubber perished

  13. Pass127,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    998582195024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail127,700 miles (+5,674)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    966371395032
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass122,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    122,026 miles
    Test number
    496508633367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,026 miles (+5,604)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,026 miles
    Test number
    137768233321
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass116,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    368456402365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail116,422 miles (+32)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,422 miles
    Test number
    407506902470
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail116,390 miles (+9,190)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,390 miles
    Test number
    656507042216
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass107,200 miles (+10,032)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,200 miles
    Test number
    445092121215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear disc corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear dis corroded.

  21. Pass97,168 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,168 miles
    Test number
    842025020298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,289 miles (+10,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,289 miles
    Test number
    710254949261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass80,139 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    381688628255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,616 miles (+10,145)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,616 miles
    Test number
    340692347279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,471 miles
    Test number
    622764346275
    • 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)

Questions about X52 AEJ

Does X52 AEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X52 AEJ expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X52 AEJ?
The MOT on X52 AEJ expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X52 AEJ done?
X52 AEJ was recorded at 168,792 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 6,183 miles a year.
Has X52 AEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 AEJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X52 AEJ 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 X52 AEJ find?
X52 AEJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 8 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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