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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LB52 NZVMOT history

LB52 NZV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 284,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
284,474 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
12,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 NZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 NZV was last recorded at 284,474 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 6,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
278,011 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,463 miles
Average per year
12,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 284,474 miles
  • 2023 – 278,011 miles
  • 2022 – 274,646 miles
  • 2021 – 267,959 miles
  • 2020 – 262,368 miles
  • 2019 – 256,875 miles
  • 2018 – 250,288 miles
  • 2017 – 243,982 miles
  • 2016 – 241,044 miles
  • 2015 – 234,363 miles
  • 2014 – 226,972 miles
  • 2013 – 219,298 miles
  • 2012 – 219,184 miles
  • 2010 – 136,834 miles
  • 2009 – 94,551 miles
  • 2008 – 79,893 miles
  • 2007 – 59,662 miles
  • 2006 – 54,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ehaust getting rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s sliding door

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass284,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    284,474 miles
    Test number
    235339347878
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail284,474 miles (+6,463)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,474 miles
    Test number
    240041906552
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass278,011 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    278,011 miles
    Test number
    199740852519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail277,981 miles (+3,335)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,981 miles
    Test number
    791846157570
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure not mounted to front mount. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass274,646 miles (+6,687)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    274,646 miles
    Test number
    789179988697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass267,959 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    267,959 miles
    Test number
    158031583776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail267,907 miles (+5,539)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,907 miles
    Test number
    581973348565
    • MajorBrake cable damaged front cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass262,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    262,368 miles
    Test number
    467982395724
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ehaust getting rusted (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail262,368 miles (+5,493)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,368 miles
    Test number
    554386093326
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ehaust getting rusted (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass256,875 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    256,875 miles
    Test number
    458825511755
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system slight blow
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail256,851 miles (+6,563)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,851 miles
    Test number
    668036972919
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from injector pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt badly cracked
    • AdvisoryTemporary repair made to nearside rear indicator lens

  12. Pass250,288 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    250,288 miles
    Test number
    861337808550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass243,982 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    243,982 miles
    Test number
    633480520797
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s sliding door

  14. Fail243,979 miles (+2,935)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,979 miles
    Test number
    696116058943
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s sliding door

  15. Pass241,044 miles (+6,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    241,044 miles
    Test number
    405272545572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass234,363 miles (+7,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    234,363 miles
    Test number
    377511865191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass226,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    226,972 miles
    Test number
    869041594167
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail226,971 miles (+7,673)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,971 miles
    Test number
    968541094150
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass219,298 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    219,298 miles
    Test number
    117698273196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail219,283 miles (+99)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,283 miles
    Test number
    216670773481
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass219,184 miles (+82,350)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    219,184 miles
    Test number
    106746102232
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteGlow plug light flashing

  22. Pass136,834 miles (+42,283)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    136,834 miles
    Test number
    254384200433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,551 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    94,551 miles
    Test number
    491973639223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,515 miles (+3,215)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,515 miles
    Test number
    514922029228
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Fail91,300 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    203079499098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  26. Pass91,300 miles (+11,407)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    604019299024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,893 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,893 miles
    Test number
    211369898049
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteWindscreen chipped - rear wiper split - nearside front outer c/v gaiter weeping

  28. Fail79,879 miles (+20,217)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,879 miles
    Test number
    112149198086
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteWindscreen chipped - rear wiper split - nearside front outer c/v gaiter weeping

  29. Pass59,662 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,662 miles
    Test number
    510362217074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,851 miles
    Test number
    183555756494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 NZV

Does LB52 NZV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 NZV expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 NZV?
The MOT on LB52 NZV expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 NZV done?
LB52 NZV was recorded at 284,474 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 12,357 miles a year.
Has LB52 NZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 NZV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 NZV 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 LB52 NZV find?
LB52 NZV passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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