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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LX52 LEFMOT history

LX52 LEF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LX52 LEF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,748 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LEF
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
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 LEF was last recorded at 121,748 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,080 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,668 miles
Average per year
4,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,748 miles
  • 2025 – 116,080 miles
  • 2024 – 111,933 miles
  • 2023 – 107,200 miles
  • 2022 – 101,265 miles
  • 2021 – 95,142 miles
  • 2020 – 89,984 miles
  • 2019 – 82,924 miles
  • 2018 – 77,222 miles
  • 2017 – 69,472 miles
  • 2016 – 60,795 miles
  • 2015 – 60,089 miles
  • 2014 – 59,823 miles
  • 2013 – 59,510 miles
  • 2012 – 59,093 miles
  • 2011 – 57,740 miles
  • 2010 – 53,658 miles
  • 2009 – 49,635 miles
  • 2008 – 45,049 miles
  • 2007 – 39,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,748 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti rollbar droplink upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,748 miles (+5,668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,748 miles
    Test number
    308916951431
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti rollbar droplink upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,080 miles (+4,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    945032141490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,933 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    675331706516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,200 miles
    Test number
    475303073585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,200 miles (+5,935)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,200 miles
    Test number
    249060720879
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,265 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,265 miles
    Test number
    957278068451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,142 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,142 miles
    Test number
    899969544269
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail95,142 miles (+5,158)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,142 miles
    Test number
    597637421129
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass89,984 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    536078126235
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail89,984 miles (+7,060)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    169728643419
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,924 miles (+5,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    123187022941
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass77,222 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,222 miles
    Test number
    729222463452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,197 miles (+7,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    519125569881
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively damaged on nearside by load valve (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass69,472 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,472 miles
    Test number
    305229146347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,795 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    847442691315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,089 miles (+266)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,089 miles
    Test number
    655008505165
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass59,823 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    129531254000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,510 miles (+417)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,510 miles
    Test number
    787092643077
    • NoteExhaust Centre Section starting to show signs of deterioration
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass59,093 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    127223902189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,740 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,740 miles
    Test number
    377198591004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,658 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,658 miles
    Test number
    784138590087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass53,658 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,658 miles
    Test number
    870068990090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,635 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    300815069028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,049 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    691657478001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,162 miles
    Test number
    491786377046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 LEF

Does LX52 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 LEF is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LEF?
The MOT on LX52 LEF is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 LEF done?
LX52 LEF was recorded at 121,748 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,332 miles a year.
Has LX52 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LEF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 LEF 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 LX52 LEF find?
LX52 LEF passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti rollbar droplink upper bushes worn; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes worn close to excess, and 1 more.

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