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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LT52 BPXMOT history

LT52 BPX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 229,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LT52 BPX white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
229,736 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 BPX
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
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT52 BPX was last recorded at 229,736 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,061 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,675 miles
Average per year
6,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,736 miles
  • 2025 – 226,061 miles
  • 2023 – 224,604 miles
  • 2022 – 222,659 miles
  • 2021 – 221,841 miles
  • 2020 – 219,835 miles
  • 2019 – 208,042 miles
  • 2018 – 208,023 miles
  • 2017 – 199,005 miles
  • 2016 – 185,601 miles
  • 2015 – 173,638 miles
  • 2014 – 172,826 miles
  • 2013 – 172,143 miles
  • 2012 – 171,183 miles
  • 2010 – 169,365 miles
  • 2009 – 165,583 miles
  • 2008 – 159,344 miles
  • 2007 – 140,114 miles
  • 2006 – 119,146 miles
  • 2005 – 98,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail229,736 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pad wear light is on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail229,736 miles (+3,675)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,736 miles
    Test number
    487718777877
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass226,061 miles (+1,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    226,061 miles
    Test number
    967699529547
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass224,604 miles (+1,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    224,604 miles
    Test number
    702593119546
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass222,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    222,659 miles
    Test number
    367149091967
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail222,659 miles (+818)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,659 miles
    Test number
    762633091296
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass221,841 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    221,841 miles
    Test number
    942362927749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass219,835 miles (+11,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    219,835 miles
    Test number
    363826710103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass208,042 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    208,042 miles
    Test number
    148498319492
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged where vehicle has been jacked up in the past
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail208,023 miles (+9,018)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,023 miles
    Test number
    532576447669
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel from injection pump/pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Caliper handbrake operating lever (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass199,005 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    199,005 miles
    Test number
    989455246071
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail198,984 miles (+13,383)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,984 miles
    Test number
    777070370266
    • FailureFuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel first cable from handle broken (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass185,601 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    185,601 miles
    Test number
    567697972491
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light is on.
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear wires going to n/s front are broken.
    • AdvisoryO/s sill panel is damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil on engine.
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front lower ball joint.

  13. Fail185,598 miles (+11,960)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,598 miles
    Test number
    857655718729
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps Headlamps will not switch off main beam. (1.7.4b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users headlamps stuck on main beam (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light is on.
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear wires going to n/s front are broken.
    • AdvisoryO/s sill panel is damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil on engine.
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front lower ball joint.

  14. Pass173,638 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    173,638 miles
    Test number
    655011185154
    • NoteLow pad light on
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded

  15. Fail173,621 miles (+795)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,621 miles
    Test number
    366210985185
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLow pad light on
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded

  16. Pass172,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    172,826 miles
    Test number
    519160674193
    • NoteLow brake pad light on

  17. Fail172,826 miles (+683)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,826 miles
    Test number
    358767164117
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLow brake pad light on

  18. Pass172,143 miles (+19)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    172,143 miles
    Test number
    585011273103
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteCenter exhaust has small holes

  19. Fail172,124 miles (+941)1 dangerous7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,124 miles
    Test number
    778342663103
    • DangerousHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteCenter exhaust has small holes

  20. Pass171,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    171,183 miles
    Test number
    238911112039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail171,167 miles (+1,802)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,167 miles
    Test number
    367351012040
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront brake flexis cracking

  22. Pass169,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    169,365 miles
    Test number
    480915460342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail169,365 miles (+3,782)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,365 miles
    Test number
    864915460306
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass165,583 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    165,583 miles
    Test number
    330094769340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass159,344 miles (+19,230)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    159,344 miles
    Test number
    474801948485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass140,114 miles (+20,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    140,114 miles
    Test number
    730959047389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  27. Pass119,146 miles (+20,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    119,146 miles
    Test number
    742060656350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass98,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    98,941 miles
    Test number
    552366135325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail98,941 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,941 miles
    Test number
    232016235390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LT52 BPX

Does LT52 BPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 BPX expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 BPX?
The MOT on LT52 BPX expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 BPX done?
LT52 BPX was recorded at 229,736 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,451 miles a year.
Has LT52 BPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 BPX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LT52 BPX 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 LT52 BPX find?
LT52 BPX failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 11 major defects: offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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