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Volkswagen LT

Blue · Diesel · 1989 · 2,400 cc

52 VWLMOT history

52 VWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
84,999 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
52 VWL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

52 VWL was last recorded at 84,999 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2020: 84,787 miles, lower than 84,794 miles on 21 Jul 2020.

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
84,787 miles · 24 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,999 miles
  • 2020 – 84,787 miles
  • 2019 – 84,699 miles
  • 2018 – 84,628 miles
  • 2017 – 84,499 miles
  • 2016 – 84,399 miles
  • 2015 – 84,309 miles
  • 2014 – 84,210 miles
  • 2013 – 84,086 miles
  • 2012 – 83,511 miles
  • 2010 – 82,449 miles
  • 2009 – 81,732 miles
  • 2008 – 80,812 miles
  • 2007 – 80,147 miles
  • 2006 – 79,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,999 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,999 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    788017332968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,787 miles (-7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,787 miles
    Test number
    875228273992
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner inner arch corroded just outside p/area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail84,794 miles (+95)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    478691710993
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner inner arch corroded just outside p/area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass84,699 miles (+71)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    298610435851
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,628 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    980432393409
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass held in position with tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear underside storage tubes insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level lamp on intermittantly
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition

  6. Fail84,628 miles (+129)6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    468700210538
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure park brake cable fouling propshaft (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass held in position with tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear underside storage tubes insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant level lamp on intermittantly
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor condition

  7. Pass84,499 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    588157100722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass held on with tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant light flashing

  8. Fail84,499 miles (+100)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    484134436634
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass held on with tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  9. Pass84,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    921442837396
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Fail84,399 miles (+90)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    874685326685
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  11. Pass84,309 miles (+9)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    659756365178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteRear drive shafts noisy

  12. Fail84,300 miles (+90)1 dangerous3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,300 miles
    Test number
    579275355174
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteRear drive shafts noisy

  13. Pass84,210 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    795793854199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail84,205 miles (+119)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    918740454196
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass84,086 miles (+575)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,086 miles
    Test number
    128271653175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings noisey

  16. Pass83,511 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    576583392046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,509 miles (+1,060)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,509 miles
    Test number
    545497382014
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass82,449 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    473941670250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,732 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,732 miles
    Test number
    460014379266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,724 miles (+912)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,724 miles
    Test number
    580852379294
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass80,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    912294578227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,810 miles (+663)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,810 miles
    Test number
    430444178298
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  23. Pass80,147 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    744007577212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,145 miles (+592)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,145 miles
    Test number
    763645077298
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass79,553 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,553 miles
    Test number
    382726676492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,545 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,545 miles
    Test number
    470539766238
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about 52 VWL

What vehicle is registration 52 VWL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 52 VWL on a blue diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 52 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 52 VWL expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 52 VWL?
The MOT on 52 VWL expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 52 VWL done?
52 VWL was recorded at 84,999 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 287 miles a year.
Has 52 VWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 52 VWL has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 52 VWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 52 VWL find?
52 VWL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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