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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LS52 HBFMOT history

LS52 HBF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 182,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LS52 HBF white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
182,848 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 HBF
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 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 HBF was last recorded at 182,848 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,846 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,848 miles
  • 2024 – 181,742 miles
  • 2023 – 180,651 miles
  • 2022 – 179,699 miles
  • 2021 – 179,456 miles
  • 2020 – 175,441 miles
  • 2019 – 170,216 miles
  • 2018 – 160,777 miles
  • 2017 – 157,929 miles
  • 2016 – 152,534 miles
  • 2015 – 149,262 miles
  • 2014 – 146,158 miles
  • 2013 – 143,352 miles
  • 2012 – 138,316 miles
  • 2011 – 126,369 miles
  • 2010 – 125,410 miles
  • 2009 – 120,084 miles
  • 2008 – 116,473 miles
  • 2006 – 98,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,848 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has sharp edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear ouer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,848 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    182,848 miles
    Test number
    579869764744
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear ouer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,846 miles (+35)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,846 miles
    Test number
    959597758374
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing has sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear ouer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail182,811 miles (+1,069)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,811 miles
    Test number
    825960910228
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass181,742 miles (+1,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    181,742 miles
    Test number
    373624654264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass180,651 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    180,651 miles
    Test number
    492510121809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail180,650 miles (+951)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,650 miles
    Test number
    531997076980
    • MajorCentral Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorCentral Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorCentral Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable frayed

  7. Pass179,699 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,699 miles
    Test number
    565126400397
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded plus nearside inner sill
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember rusty

  8. Fail179,696 miles (+240)1 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,696 miles
    Test number
    626447576337
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded plus nearside inner sill
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember rusty

  9. Pass179,456 miles (+4,015)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,456 miles
    Test number
    392877800088
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to both outer sills and lower inner sills
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear cross member

  10. Pass175,441 miles (+5,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    175,441 miles
    Test number
    840484720854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass170,216 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    170,216 miles
    Test number
    910349955542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail170,215 miles (+9,438)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,215 miles
    Test number
    679232643985
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass160,777 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,777 miles
    Test number
    982092160803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass157,929 miles (+2,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,929 miles
    Test number
    504636470326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint near side front front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass155,746 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,746 miles
    Test number
    437899341457
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail155,745 miles (+3,211)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,745 miles
    Test number
    357228306905
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass152,534 miles (+3,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    152,534 miles
    Test number
    179029950716
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass149,262 miles (+3,104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    149,262 miles
    Test number
    229713155441
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass146,158 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,158 miles
    Test number
    756703854146
    • 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)

  20. Fail146,153 miles (+2,801)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,153 miles
    Test number
    466500954193
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • 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)

  21. Pass143,352 miles (+5,036)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,352 miles
    Test number
    769791563122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber perishing
    • NoteO/s track rod end boot perishing

  22. Pass138,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    625867132154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail138,316 miles (+11,947)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,316 miles
    Test number
    906225332190
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rubber mounts are all perished
    • NoteEmits smoke or vapour of any colour when engine is cold

  24. Pass126,369 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,369 miles
    Test number
    195024061121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass125,410 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    125,410 miles
    Test number
    880667540172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass120,084 miles (+3,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    120,084 miles
    Test number
    674354829260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  27. Fail116,473 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,473 miles
    Test number
    123452308330
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass116,473 miles (+18,341)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    116,473 miles
    Test number
    623352208331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass98,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    98,132 miles
    Test number
    463996156498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail98,132 miles6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,132 miles
    Test number
    900985256343
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

Questions about LS52 HBF

Does LS52 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 HBF is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 HBF?
The MOT on LS52 HBF is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 HBF done?
LS52 HBF was recorded at 182,848 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,494 miles a year.
Has LS52 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 HBF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS52 HBF 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 HBF find?
LS52 HBF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe, and 6 more.

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