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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LB52 OAPMOT history

LB52 OAP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
197,817 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 OAP
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
13 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 OAP was last recorded at 197,817 miles on 9 May 2025, 7,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,261 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,556 miles
Average per year
6,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,817 miles
  • 2024 – 190,261 miles
  • 2023 – 187,144 miles
  • 2022 – 182,604 miles
  • 2021 – 181,796 miles
  • 2020 – 181,298 miles
  • 2019 – 176,401 miles
  • 2018 – 167,466 miles
  • 2017 – 161,264 miles
  • 2016 – 153,186 miles
  • 2015 – 145,242 miles
  • 2014 – 136,827 miles
  • 2013 – 129,553 miles
  • 2012 – 122,300 miles
  • 2011 – 114,360 miles
  • 2010 – 108,982 miles
  • 2009 – 106,991 miles
  • 2008 – 89,212 miles
  • 2006 – 71,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,817 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at various joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre size 205/ 65/ 16 c

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,817 miles (+7,556)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    197,817 miles
    Test number
    186493518571
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass190,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    190,261 miles
    Test number
    124368521482
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail190,261 miles (+3,117)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,261 miles
    Test number
    313663928399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass187,144 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,144 miles
    Test number
    501925297772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail187,132 miles (+4,528)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,132 miles
    Test number
    932063593693
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass182,604 miles (+808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,604 miles
    Test number
    868666733595
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar d bushes slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads 70% worn.

  7. Pass181,796 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    181,796 miles
    Test number
    917614206802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass181,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,298 miles
    Test number
    684020366694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail181,298 miles (+4,897)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,298 miles
    Test number
    833202887801
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass176,401 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    176,401 miles
    Test number
    925818126101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,400 miles (+8,934)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,400 miles
    Test number
    339969046658
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass167,466 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,466 miles
    Test number
    274771394352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at various joints (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre size 205/ 65/ 16 c

  13. Fail167,465 miles (+6,201)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,465 miles
    Test number
    251468232346
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour both lamps (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at various joints (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arch liners fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable pretension spring detatched
    • AdvisoryTyre size 205/ 65/ 16 c

  14. Pass161,264 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,264 miles
    Test number
    345890395011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,186 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    153,186 miles
    Test number
    613755526590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass145,242 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,242 miles
    Test number
    817372065016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,827 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,827 miles
    Test number
    309172264051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,553 miles (+7,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    387733963007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass122,300 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,300 miles
    Test number
    977681382005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,360 miles (+5,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    168784981079
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering rack ends

  21. Pass108,982 miles (+1,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,982 miles
    Test number
    391772580042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass106,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,991 miles
    Test number
    493416849170
    • NoteNoted blue smoke at idle

  23. Fail106,991 miles (+17,779)2 dangerous8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,991 miles
    Test number
    822021649156
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNoted blue smoke at idle

  24. Pass89,212 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,212 miles
    Test number
    342407848006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,688 miles (+17,364)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,688 miles
    Test number
    291490848029
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  26. Pass71,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    71,324 miles
    Test number
    513812966339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 OAP

Does LB52 OAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 OAP expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 OAP?
The MOT on LB52 OAP expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 OAP done?
LB52 OAP was recorded at 197,817 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 6,889 miles a year.
Has LB52 OAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 OAP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 OAP 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 OAP find?
LB52 OAP passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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