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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LB52 UTMMOT history

LB52 UTM is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
128,172 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 UTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 UTM was last recorded at 128,172 miles on 13 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,170 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,172 miles
  • 2025 – 123,821 miles
  • 2024 – 114,132 miles
  • 2023 – 103,592 miles
  • 2022 – 87,774 miles
  • 2021 – 73,721 miles
  • 2020 – 60,590 miles
  • 2019 – 53,952 miles
  • 2018 – 48,073 miles
  • 2017 – 39,591 miles
  • 2016 – 30,122 miles
  • 2015 – 17,766 miles
  • 2014 – 17,596 miles
  • 2013 – 17,587 miles
  • 2012 – 16,958 miles
  • 2011 – 15,147 miles
  • 2010 – 11,871 miles
  • 2009 – 11,095 miles
  • 2008 – 10,710 miles
  • 2007 – 9,508 miles
  • 2006 – 9,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,172 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.

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively boht sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,172 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,172 miles
    Test number
    738972305992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,170 miles (+4,349)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,170 miles
    Test number
    859312079725
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLE IN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear HOLE IN LENS (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions OSR/NSR TYRES (5.2.3 (i))

  3. Pass123,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,821 miles
    Test number
    495481793938
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively boht sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,821 miles (+9,689)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,821 miles
    Test number
    174089968451
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boht sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively boht sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,132 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,132 miles
    Test number
    157647340719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,988 miles (+10,396)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,988 miles
    Test number
    290032602107
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER BROKEN FROM PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass103,592 miles (+15,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    496574227879
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,774 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,774 miles
    Test number
    788021523077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,772 miles (+14,051)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,772 miles
    Test number
    610237929269
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,721 miles (+13,131)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    150919055742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    673770708447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,588 miles (+6,636)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,588 miles
    Test number
    984484169788
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass53,952 miles (+5,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    53,952 miles
    Test number
    715031031661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,073 miles (+8,482)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,073 miles
    Test number
    702156138573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    819010867381
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front STEEL ROAD RIM SOME DAMAGE

  16. Fail39,591 miles (+9,469)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    316166215049
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front STEEL ROAD RIM SOME DAMAGE

  17. Pass30,122 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,122 miles
    Test number
    518219346733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,111 miles (+12,345)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,111 miles
    Test number
    700118109447
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  19. Pass17,766 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,766 miles
    Test number
    935105325182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,596 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,596 miles
    Test number
    699856674044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,587 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,587 miles
    Test number
    365394263001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,958 miles
    Test number
    547881762046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,958 miles (+1,811)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,958 miles
    Test number
    648961162030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass15,147 miles (+3,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,147 miles
    Test number
    938239751052
    • NoteFront discs slight worn

  25. Pass11,871 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,871 miles
    Test number
    170510260066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,095 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,095 miles
    Test number
    324205869029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,710 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,710 miles
    Test number
    134801258473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,508 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,508 miles
    Test number
    930881957040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass9,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,138 miles
    Test number
    973026866083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail9,138 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,138 miles
    Test number
    721436966048
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Questions about LB52 UTM

Does LB52 UTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 UTM is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 UTM?
The MOT on LB52 UTM is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 UTM done?
LB52 UTM was recorded at 128,172 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 5,898 miles a year.
Has LB52 UTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 UTM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 UTM 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 UTM find?
LB52 UTM passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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