
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
LM52 HREMOT history
LM52 HRE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 176,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 176,717 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,551 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 HRE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 HRE was last recorded at 176,717 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,532 miles · 26 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 185 miles
- Average per year
- 5,551 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,717 miles
- 2024 – 162,499 miles
- 2023 – 152,169 miles
- 2022 – 143,318 miles
- 2021 – 136,052 miles
- 2020 – 131,271 miles
- 2019 – 121,386 miles
- 2018 – 117,466 miles
- 2017 – 114,933 miles
- 2016 – 112,665 miles
- 2015 – 109,531 miles
- 2014 – 106,227 miles
- 2013 – 102,796 miles
- 2012 – 102,121 miles
- 2011 – 100,178 miles
- 2010 – 97,029 miles
- 2009 – 89,942 miles
- 2008 – 82,449 miles
- 2007 – 75,752 miles
- 2006 – 67,707 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & Offside. (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Oil leak
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,717 miles (+185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 176,717 miles
- Test number
- 735308394891
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & Offside. (7.1.2 (b))
Fail176,532 miles (+14,033)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,532 miles
- Test number
- 395757489520
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside & Offside. (7.1.2 (b))
Pass162,499 miles (+10,330)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 162,499 miles
- Test number
- 222025836383
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass152,169 miles (+63)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 152,169 miles
- Test number
- 987487682814
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed
Fail152,106 miles (+8,788)5 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,106 miles
- Test number
- 767854587627
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed
Pass143,318 miles (+7,266)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 143,318 miles
- Test number
- 586390139057
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass136,052 miles (+4,781)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 136,052 miles
- Test number
- 316076386484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,271 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 131,271 miles
- Test number
- 644589830306
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,271 miles (+9,885)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,271 miles
- Test number
- 492372944826
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,386 miles (+3,920)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 121,386 miles
- Test number
- 271910939269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,466 miles (+18)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 117,466 miles
- Test number
- 723182854631
- AdvisoryN/s/r cluster lamp cracked
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes greased
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail117,448 miles (+2,515)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,448 miles
- Test number
- 323924474479
- MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s sill (6.2.2 (d) (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))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,933 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 114,933 miles
- Test number
- 422743699840
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail114,933 miles (+2,268)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,933 miles
- Test number
- 466260540241
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass112,665 miles (+5)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 112,665 miles
- Test number
- 240660088303
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion n/s sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion o/s sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryMovement in n/s rack arm
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres worn inner and outer edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail112,660 miles (+3,129)5 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,660 miles
- Test number
- 865401463687
- FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion n/s sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion o/s sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryMovement in n/s rack arm
- AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres worn inner and outer edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass109,531 miles (+3,304)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 109,531 miles
- Test number
- 128418195038
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,227 miles (+3,431)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 106,227 miles
- Test number
- 378793334168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,796 miles (+675)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 102,796 miles
- Test number
- 885822623178
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass102,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 102,121 miles
- Test number
- 608863642171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,121 miles (+1,943)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,121 miles
- Test number
- 829517832139
- FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,178 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 100,178 miles
- Test number
- 776611051163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,174 miles (+3,145)6 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,174 miles
- Test number
- 776618841134
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteHandbrake operation stiff
- NoteRear discs corroded
Pass97,029 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 97,029 miles
- Test number
- 281294940148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,980 miles (+7,038)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,980 miles
- Test number
- 591349730197
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass89,942 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 89,942 miles
- Test number
- 324896549145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,927 miles (+7,478)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,927 miles
- Test number
- 724083519184
- FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass82,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 82,449 miles
- Test number
- 764842428171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,448 miles (+6,696)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,448 miles
- Test number
- 464272228131
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass75,752 miles (+43)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 75,752 miles
- Test number
- 264025257126
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail75,709 miles (+8,002)7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,709 miles
- Test number
- 683441257103
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWear on front on rear brake discs.
Pass67,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 67,707 miles
- Test number
- 333270316121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,707 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,707 miles
- Test number
- 261769206122
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about LM52 HRE
- Does LM52 HRE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 HRE is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 HRE?
- The MOT on LM52 HRE is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 HRE done?
- LM52 HRE was recorded at 176,717 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,551 miles a year.
- Has LM52 HRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 HRE has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM52 HRE 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 LM52 HRE find?
- LM52 HRE passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal.; rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside..
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