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Morgan Plus 8

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,950 cc

LF52 VUKMOT history

LF52 VUK is a silver petrol Morgan Plus 8 first used on 23 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 24,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
24,189 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Morgan
Model
Plus 8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VUK was last recorded at 24,189 miles on 15 May 2026, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,952 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,189 miles
  • 2024 – 23,952 miles
  • 2023 – 23,759 miles
  • 2016 – 22,920 miles
  • 2015 – 22,492 miles
  • 2014 – 21,566 miles
  • 2012 – 20,531 miles
  • 2011 – 19,251 miles
  • 2010 – 18,533 miles
  • 2009 – 15,744 miles
  • 2008 – 13,784 miles
  • 2007 – 12,292 miles
  • 2006 – 10,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass24,189 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    789268540168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass23,952 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    23,952 miles
    Test number
    145427661699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    23,759 miles
    Test number
    192798039659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail23,759 miles (+839)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,759 miles
    Test number
    941815265629
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass22,920 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,920 miles
    Test number
    970371513882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,492 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,492 miles
    Test number
    909451715139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,566 miles (+1,035)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,566 miles
    Test number
    308732674006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak on top radiator

  8. Pass20,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,531 miles
    Test number
    267556492497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail20,531 miles (+1,280)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,531 miles
    Test number
    469386292122
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass19,251 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,251 miles
    Test number
    677520941120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,533 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,533 miles
    Test number
    363451830140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,744 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,744 miles
    Test number
    880511519174
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass13,784 miles (+1,492)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,784 miles
    Test number
    724173238179
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly rusted
    • NoteNearside headlight glass small stone hole
    • NoteOffside rear tyre small cut on outer side wall

  14. Pass12,292 miles (+1,802)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,292 miles
    Test number
    432040987021
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing starting to get noisey

  15. Pass10,490 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,490 miles
    Test number
    720953286071
    • NoteBoth lower trunions have slight play
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about LF52 VUK

Does LF52 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VUK is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VUK?
The MOT on LF52 VUK is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VUK done?
LF52 VUK was recorded at 24,189 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 680 miles a year.
Has LF52 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VUK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 VUK 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 LF52 VUK find?
LF52 VUK passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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