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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

LD52 ZFPMOT history

LD52 ZFP is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 176,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LD52 ZFP red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,546 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 ZFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 ZFP was last recorded at 176,546 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,995 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,551 miles
Average per year
6,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,546 miles
  • 2025 – 174,995 miles
  • 2024 – 172,084 miles
  • 2023 – 168,967 miles
  • 2022 – 166,800 miles
  • 2021 – 164,906 miles
  • 2020 – 159,689 miles
  • 2019 – 152,884 miles
  • 2018 – 145,290 miles
  • 2017 – 142,342 miles
  • 2016 – 135,178 miles
  • 2015 – 124,665 miles
  • 2013 – 119,636 miles
  • 2011 – 87,739 miles
  • 2010 – 73,063 miles
  • 2008 – 64,654 miles
  • 2007 – 54,343 miles
  • 2006 – 42,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,546 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,546 miles
    Test number
    252943573099
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail176,536 miles (+1,541)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,536 miles
    Test number
    707068115535
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass174,995 miles (+2,911)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,995 miles
    Test number
    371844474060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass172,084 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,084 miles
    Test number
    388284061121
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail172,074 miles (+3,107)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,074 miles
    Test number
    495740805174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass168,967 miles (+2,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    168,967 miles
    Test number
    699961625324
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass166,800 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,800 miles
    Test number
    350003275210
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail166,800 miles (+1,894)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,800 miles
    Test number
    313879130582
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,906 miles (+5,217)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,906 miles
    Test number
    111370265392
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass159,689 miles (+6,805)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,689 miles
    Test number
    659097112802
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking of tyre valves o/s/r and n/s/f

  11. Pass152,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,884 miles
    Test number
    844476863516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,884 miles (+7,594)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,884 miles
    Test number
    574780586594
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  13. Pass145,290 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,290 miles
    Test number
    403962289445
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail145,279 miles (+2,937)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,279 miles
    Test number
    260124676002
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass142,342 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,342 miles
    Test number
    220156090724
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Fail142,317 miles (+7,139)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,317 miles
    Test number
    676958831348
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass135,178 miles (+230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    135,178 miles
    Test number
    391074343156
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Fail134,948 miles (+10,283)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,948 miles
    Test number
    360381212710
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass124,665 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    465221225049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass119,636 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    119,636 miles
    Test number
    557519733380
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail119,633 miles (+31,894)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,633 miles
    Test number
    155363423323
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad light on

  22. Pass87,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,739 miles
    Test number
    376345531331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,739 miles (+14,676)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,739 miles
    Test number
    675534731348
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass73,063 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    131197840307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Fail73,051 miles (+8,397)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,051 miles
    Test number
    324870240363
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass64,654 miles (+10,311)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    263841538064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    213702037065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,343 miles (+12,104)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    571812937052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass42,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,239 miles
    Test number
    594063416004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 ZFP

Does LD52 ZFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 ZFP is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 ZFP?
The MOT on LD52 ZFP is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 ZFP done?
LD52 ZFP was recorded at 176,546 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
Has LD52 ZFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 ZFP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD52 ZFP 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 LD52 ZFP find?
LD52 ZFP passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

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