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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LS52 BXZMOT history

LS52 BXZ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 231,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

LS52 BXZ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
231,538 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 BXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 BXZ was last recorded at 231,538 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,535 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 231,538 miles
  • 2022 – 230,366 miles
  • 2021 – 228,683 miles
  • 2020 – 228,340 miles
  • 2019 – 227,138 miles
  • 2018 – 225,329 miles
  • 2017 – 219,750 miles
  • 2016 – 215,836 miles
  • 2015 – 207,328 miles
  • 2014 – 199,135 miles
  • 2013 – 191,287 miles
  • 2012 – 183,932 miles
  • 2011 – 172,790 miles
  • 2010 – 163,368 miles
  • 2009 – 152,463 miles
  • 2008 – 141,950 miles
  • 2007 – 130,973 miles
  • 2006 – 107,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,538 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offsideRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,538 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    231,538 miles
    Test number
    957215892873
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

  2. Fail231,535 miles (+1,169)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,535 miles
    Test number
    414525999253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

  3. Pass230,366 miles (+1,683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    230,366 miles
    Test number
    679360165759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  4. Pass228,683 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    228,683 miles
    Test number
    645120852465
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail228,683 miles (+343)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,683 miles
    Test number
    505680547583
    • MajorBrake cable damaged Front section (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass228,340 miles (+1,202)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    228,340 miles
    Test number
    470099014857
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass227,138 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    227,138 miles
    Test number
    972206561651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail227,138 miles (+1,809)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,138 miles
    Test number
    497867049749
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass225,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    225,329 miles
    Test number
    368631809066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail225,329 miles (+5,579)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,329 miles
    Test number
    490668770971
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass219,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    219,750 miles
    Test number
    518623116764
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 2mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose cracking

  12. Fail219,750 miles (+3,914)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,750 miles
    Test number
    536809419782
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 2mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose cracking

  13. Pass215,836 miles (+8,508)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    215,836 miles
    Test number
    385827745672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass207,328 miles (+8,193)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    207,328 miles
    Test number
    639531622038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass199,135 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    199,135 miles
    Test number
    367506764244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass191,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    191,287 miles
    Test number
    346293763249
    • 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. Fail191,287 miles (+7,355)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,287 miles
    Test number
    875013863267
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)

  18. Pass183,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    183,932 miles
    Test number
    938582862230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail183,932 miles (+11,142)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,932 miles
    Test number
    675749652243
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass172,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    172,790 miles
    Test number
    767895631282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail172,790 miles (+9,422)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,790 miles
    Test number
    305765631217
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outside swept area

  22. Pass163,368 miles (+10,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    163,368 miles
    Test number
    162691050222
    • 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)

  23. Pass152,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    152,463 miles
    Test number
    951466169296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail152,463 miles (+10,513)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,463 miles
    Test number
    954336069238
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass141,950 miles (+10,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    141,950 miles
    Test number
    333252468260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass130,973 miles (+23,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    130,973 miles
    Test number
    724097097298
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass107,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    107,654 miles
    Test number
    342040096220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail107,654 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,654 miles
    Test number
    584220096271
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS52 BXZ

Does LS52 BXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 BXZ expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 BXZ?
The MOT on LS52 BXZ expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 BXZ done?
LS52 BXZ was recorded at 231,538 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 7,334 miles a year.
Has LS52 BXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 BXZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS52 BXZ 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 LS52 BXZ find?
LS52 BXZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside.

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