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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LT52 BPYMOT history

LT52 BPY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 402,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LT52 BPY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
402,373 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
13,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 BPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 BPY was last recorded at 402,373 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2007: 161,043 miles, lower than 161,046 miles on 14 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
401,606 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
767 miles
Average per year
13,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 402,373 miles
  • 2025 – 390,166 miles
  • 2024 – 380,950 miles
  • 2023 – 371,449 miles
  • 2022 – 362,691 miles
  • 2021 – 352,646 miles
  • 2020 – 345,744 miles
  • 2019 – 332,710 miles
  • 2018 – 319,358 miles
  • 2017 – 304,107 miles
  • 2016 – 288,587 miles
  • 2015 – 267,392 miles
  • 2014 – 248,445 miles
  • 2013 – 227,340 miles
  • 2012 – 207,359 miles
  • 2011 – 190,560 miles
  • 2010 – 178,729 miles
  • 2008 – 125,587 miles
  • 2007 – 161,043 miles
  • 2006 – 142,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass402,373 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass402,373 miles (+767)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    402,373 miles
    Test number
    477463409938
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail401,606 miles (+11,440)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    401,606 miles
    Test number
    691886148447
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step floor/ (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch starting to rust

  3. Pass390,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    390,166 miles
    Test number
    179095763948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail390,166 miles (+9,216)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    390,166 miles
    Test number
    834548811642
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass380,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    380,950 miles
    Test number
    663290111164
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail380,950 miles (+9,501)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    380,950 miles
    Test number
    442581869449
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass371,449 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    371,449 miles
    Test number
    647692557375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail371,448 miles (+8,757)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    371,448 miles
    Test number
    996494269437
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  9. Pass362,691 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    362,691 miles
    Test number
    955535410829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail362,691 miles (+10,045)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    362,691 miles
    Test number
    391556735853
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass352,646 miles (+6,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    352,646 miles
    Test number
    603754050293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySome play n/s inner rack joint

  12. Pass345,744 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    345,744 miles
    Test number
    265579956453
    • 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))

  13. Fail345,742 miles (+13,032)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    345,742 miles
    Test number
    145997444067
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  14. Pass332,710 miles (+13,352)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2020
    Odometer
    332,710 miles
    Test number
    283435226045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass319,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    319,358 miles
    Test number
    364471766291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Fail319,358 miles (+15,251)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,358 miles
    Test number
    179028261257
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted and tail pipes missing

  17. Pass304,107 miles (+15,520)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    304,107 miles
    Test number
    506887089775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass288,587 miles (+21,195)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    288,587 miles
    Test number
    110331240399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass267,392 miles (+18,947)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    267,392 miles
    Test number
    539114305142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass248,445 miles (+21,105)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    248,445 miles
    Test number
    645339614117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass227,340 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    227,340 miles
    Test number
    238613013186
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  22. Fail227,339 miles (+19,980)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,339 miles
    Test number
    656133613194
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  23. Fail207,359 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,359 miles
    Test number
    316128802122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass207,359 miles (+16,799)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    207,359 miles
    Test number
    566088002126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass190,560 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    190,560 miles
    Test number
    497218101199
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly distorted

  26. Fail190,557 miles (+11,828)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,557 miles
    Test number
    649358701117
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly distorted

  27. Pass178,729 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    178,729 miles
    Test number
    383735220108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail178,726 miles (+53,139)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,726 miles
    Test number
    331684620193
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  29. Pass125,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    125,587 miles
    Test number
    574474928356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail175,194 miles (+14,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,194 miles
    Test number
    423384328438
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass161,043 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    161,043 miles
    Test number
    480116027412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail161,046 miles (+18,761)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,046 miles
    Test number
    344518717387
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  33. Pass142,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    142,285 miles
    Test number
    560661626309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail142,285 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,285 miles
    Test number
    304360526399
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Questions about LT52 BPY

Does LT52 BPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 BPY is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 BPY?
The MOT on LT52 BPY is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 BPY done?
LT52 BPY was recorded at 402,373 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 13,370 miles a year.
Has LT52 BPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 BPY has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LT52 BPY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT52 BPY find?
LT52 BPY passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 3 more.

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