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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LS52 HBEMOT history

LS52 HBE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LS52 HBE white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,226 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HBE
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
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HBE was last recorded at 156,226 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 13,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,234 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,992 miles
Average per year
5,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,226 miles
  • 2025 – 142,234 miles
  • 2024 – 132,449 miles
  • 2022 – 132,219 miles
  • 2021 – 131,781 miles
  • 2020 – 131,759 miles
  • 2019 – 131,426 miles
  • 2018 – 130,747 miles
  • 2017 – 129,936 miles
  • 2016 – 127,645 miles
  • 2015 – 119,670 miles
  • 2014 – 111,553 miles
  • 2013 – 102,814 miles
  • 2012 – 94,164 miles
  • 2011 – 88,520 miles
  • 2010 – 82,996 miles
  • 2009 – 76,607 miles
  • 2008 – 67,626 miles
  • 2007 – 58,261 miles
  • 2006 – 47,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,226 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre dated 2002
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Light blue smoke emitted from exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Pad warning light on - wire broken n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,226 miles (+13,992)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,226 miles
    Test number
    654933931061
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre dated 2002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,234 miles (+9,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,234 miles
    Test number
    979424389627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,449 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,449 miles
    Test number
    249058553270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,219 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,219 miles
    Test number
    101732454779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,781 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,781 miles
    Test number
    739358883998
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass131,759 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,759 miles
    Test number
    441778921731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,426 miles (+679)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,426 miles
    Test number
    914497538888
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on. pads good at time of test

  8. Pass130,747 miles (+811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,747 miles
    Test number
    978498024957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  9. Pass129,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,936 miles
    Test number
    474704360795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryLight blue smoke emitted from exhaust
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on - wire broken n/s/f

  10. Fail129,936 miles (+2,291)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,936 miles
    Test number
    527262746825
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryLight blue smoke emitted from exhaust
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on - wire broken n/s/f

  11. Pass127,645 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,645 miles
    Test number
    221845045416
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail127,575 miles (+7,905)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,575 miles
    Test number
    152273113449
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass119,670 miles (+8,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,670 miles
    Test number
    738053182470
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass111,553 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    359361014374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNsf suspension noisey

  15. Fail111,553 miles (+8,739)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    876131514387
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNsf suspension noisey

  16. Pass102,814 miles (+8,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,814 miles
    Test number
    128925613346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass94,164 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,164 miles
    Test number
    888997112340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,520 miles (+86)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,520 miles
    Test number
    289658811390
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake discs

  19. Fail88,434 miles (+5,438)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    966372211300
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteSlight wear on front brake discs

  20. Pass82,996 miles (+6,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,996 miles
    Test number
    580902210315
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass76,607 miles (+8,981)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,607 miles
    Test number
    201354819304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,626 miles (+9,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,626 miles
    Test number
    673319008308
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass58,261 miles (+10,838)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    58,261 miles
    Test number
    142392517381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    912044206334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 HBE

Does LS52 HBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 HBE is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HBE?
The MOT on LS52 HBE is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 HBE done?
LS52 HBE was recorded at 156,226 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,531 miles a year.
Has LS52 HBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HBE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on LS52 HBE 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 HBE find?
LS52 HBE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: brake load sensing valve stiff; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer centre sill, and 3 more.

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