
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
LS52 BYBMOT history
LS52 BYB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 362,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 362,409 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 14,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 BYB
- 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
- 28 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 BYB was last recorded at 362,409 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 362,409 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 14,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 362,409 miles
- 2022 – 358,389 miles
- 2021 – 355,312 miles
- 2020 – 354,565 miles
- 2019 – 349,814 miles
- 2018 – 343,770 miles
- 2017 – 329,788 miles
- 2016 – 315,897 miles
- 2015 – 274,042 miles
- 2014 – 239,668 miles
- 2013 – 217,292 miles
- 2012 – 199,435 miles
- 2011 – 180,657 miles
- 2010 – 156,266 miles
- 2009 – 131,177 miles
- 2008 – 109,503 miles
- 2007 – 88,265 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass362,409 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 362,409 miles
- Test number
- 236012504434
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail362,409 miles (+4,020)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 362,409 miles
- Test number
- 408467078565
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sliding door floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer and inner seal corroded 30cmt to suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal to rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass358,389 miles (+3,077)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 358,389 miles
- Test number
- 756813968335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass355,312 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 355,312 miles
- Test number
- 278321253311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail355,308 miles (+743)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 355,308 miles
- Test number
- 309437285124
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass354,565 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 354,565 miles
- Test number
- 945588626704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail354,555 miles (+4,741)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 354,555 miles
- Test number
- 666812461435
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass349,814 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 349,814 miles
- Test number
- 963886656227
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail349,814 miles (+6,044)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 349,814 miles
- Test number
- 409068925357
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass343,770 miles (+13,982)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 343,770 miles
- Test number
- 720724602662
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise (3.5.1i)
Pass329,788 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 329,788 miles
- Test number
- 774475417149
- AdvisoryExhaust joints/welds have heavier corrosion
- AdvisoryFront tyre edges worn low
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail329,788 miles (+13,891)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 329,788 miles
- Test number
- 604213549242
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryExhaust joints/welds have heavier corrosion
- AdvisoryFront tyre edges worn low
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass315,897 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 315,897 miles
- Test number
- 382003124852
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine STRONG ADVISE
Fail315,897 miles (+41,855)6 dangerous1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 315,897 miles
- Test number
- 549124157569
- DangerousBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front most cable (3.5.1b)
- DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and brake pad warning light on (3.5.1g)
- DangerousRear brake application uneven and both low recorded efforts (3.7.B.2)
- DangerousService brake only made 52 % due to low recorded efforts on rear brakes
- FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily perished (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine STRONG ADVISE
Pass274,042 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 274,042 miles
- Test number
- 806757155039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn in centre
Fail274,041 miles (+34,373)8 dangerous6 failures10 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,041 miles
- Test number
- 118616155433
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- DangerousRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front anti nroll bar D bushes worn and slight play
- NoteCentre exhaust slight deterioration
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges and minor cuts in sidewall
- NoteRear discs heavily corroded and worn
Pass239,668 miles (+22,376)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 239,668 miles
- Test number
- 115708624402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,292 miles (+17,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 217,292 miles
- Test number
- 267517113052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass199,435 miles (+18,778)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 199,435 miles
- Test number
- 889849412009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,657 miles (+24,391)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 180,657 miles
- Test number
- 327678821079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,266 miles (+25,089)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 156,266 miles
- Test number
- 681941020054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,177 miles (+21,674)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 131,177 miles
- Test number
- 101842019000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 109,503 miles
- Test number
- 994165728094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,503 miles (+21,238)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,503 miles
- Test number
- 532035428028
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass88,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 88,265 miles
- Test number
- 993946627041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS52 BYB
- Does LS52 BYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 BYB is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 BYB?
- The MOT on LS52 BYB is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 BYB done?
- LS52 BYB was recorded at 362,409 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 14,352 miles a year.
- Has LS52 BYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 BYB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS52 BYB 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 BYB find?
- LS52 BYB passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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