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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LM52 NGNMOT history

LM52 NGN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 235,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LM52 NGN white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
235,865 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NGN was last recorded at 235,865 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 10,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,779 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,086 miles
Average per year
10,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,865 miles
  • 2025 – 225,779 miles
  • 2024 – 214,837 miles
  • 2023 – 204,310 miles
  • 2022 – 191,950 miles
  • 2021 – 176,685 miles
  • 2020 – 164,019 miles
  • 2019 – 150,813 miles
  • 2018 – 136,866 miles
  • 2017 – 122,458 miles
  • 2016 – 111,230 miles
  • 2015 – 101,841 miles
  • 2014 – 96,097 miles
  • 2013 – 88,412 miles
  • 2012 – 81,854 miles
  • 2011 – 74,704 miles
  • 2010 – 66,865 miles
  • 2009 – 59,183 miles
  • 2008 – 51,029 miles
  • 2007 – 41,049 miles
  • 2006 – 30,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,865 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,865 miles (+10,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    235,865 miles
    Test number
    367590612371
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass225,779 miles (+10,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    225,779 miles
    Test number
    753439284889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass214,837 miles (+10,527)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    214,837 miles
    Test number
    382974587979
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass204,310 miles (+12,360)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    204,310 miles
    Test number
    401764947734
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass191,950 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    191,950 miles
    Test number
    331044109858
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside

  6. Fail191,851 miles (+15,166)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,851 miles
    Test number
    728946008938
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvas exposed in cracks - marked in yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvas exposed in cracks - marked in yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield is rattling

  7. Pass176,685 miles (+12,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    176,685 miles
    Test number
    294183075038
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass164,019 miles (+13,206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,019 miles
    Test number
    872829229663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    150,813 miles
    Test number
    795759386876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail150,813 miles (+13,947)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,813 miles
    Test number
    971732242159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass136,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,866 miles
    Test number
    308657219715
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail136,866 miles (+14,408)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,866 miles
    Test number
    573998213519
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass122,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,458 miles
    Test number
    340823853705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail122,458 miles (+11,228)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,458 miles
    Test number
    684838109265
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass111,230 miles (+9,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    340712460036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass101,841 miles (+5,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,841 miles
    Test number
    619534915045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass96,097 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,097 miles
    Test number
    118683444027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,412 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    858205743015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,329 miles (+6,475)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,329 miles
    Test number
    407122043005
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,854 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,854 miles
    Test number
    778138532095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,704 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    586323931053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,669 miles (+7,804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,669 miles
    Test number
    207972331037
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  23. Pass66,865 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    402113530052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,812 miles (+7,629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,812 miles
    Test number
    422692330094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass59,183 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    182365339022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,029 miles (+9,980)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    582797618049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,049 miles (+10,847)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    723977137086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,202 miles
    Test number
    323034216077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 NGN

Does LM52 NGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NGN is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NGN?
The MOT on LM52 NGN is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 NGN done?
LM52 NGN was recorded at 235,865 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 10,256 miles a year.
Has LM52 NGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NGN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 NGN 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 NGN find?
LM52 NGN passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s inner edges worn; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on arm corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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