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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LX52 UBNMOT history

LX52 UBN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LX52 UBN blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,061 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 UBN
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
16 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 UBN was last recorded at 140,061 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,277 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,784 miles
Average per year
5,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,061 miles
  • 2025 – 136,277 miles
  • 2024 – 132,301 miles
  • 2023 – 129,120 miles
  • 2022 – 126,558 miles
  • 2021 – 123,789 miles
  • 2020 – 120,402 miles
  • 2019 – 116,127 miles
  • 2018 – 110,143 miles
  • 2017 – 105,242 miles
  • 2016 – 98,938 miles
  • 2015 – 91,581 miles
  • 2014 – 82,229 miles
  • 2013 – 74,135 miles
  • 2012 – 66,490 miles
  • 2011 – 59,143 miles
  • 2010 – 50,863 miles
  • 2009 – 45,837 miles
  • 2008 – 40,316 miles
  • 2007 – 33,998 miles
  • 2006 – 26,502 miles
  • 2005 – 19,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,061 miles (+3,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,061 miles
    Test number
    568082345973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass136,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,277 miles
    Test number
    521389070784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail136,265 miles (+3,964)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,265 miles
    Test number
    155439448076
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass132,301 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,301 miles
    Test number
    134366513547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,120 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,120 miles
    Test number
    660695875165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,099 miles (+2,541)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,099 miles
    Test number
    894777184304
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass126,558 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    572143220868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,789 miles (+3,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,789 miles
    Test number
    144500703431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass120,402 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,402 miles
    Test number
    435402367727
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail120,391 miles (+4,264)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,391 miles
    Test number
    990108324482
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass116,127 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    460879688877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,115 miles (+5,972)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,115 miles
    Test number
    277782912850
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass110,143 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,143 miles
    Test number
    811480490878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,242 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    949744072462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,938 miles
    Test number
    197635154900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail98,427 miles (+6,846)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,427 miles
    Test number
    636685791012
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass91,581 miles (+9,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,581 miles
    Test number
    197780960669
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass82,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,229 miles
    Test number
    315909234286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail82,215 miles (+8,080)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,215 miles
    Test number
    126719634270
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass74,135 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,135 miles
    Test number
    658657543232
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  21. Fail74,124 miles (+7,634)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    988287843234
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  22. Pass66,490 miles (+7,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    307171552407
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass59,143 miles (+8,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,143 miles
    Test number
    369377551257
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass50,863 miles (+5,026)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,863 miles
    Test number
    420944940202
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteFront brake disks slightly worn

  25. Pass45,837 miles (+5,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    661476749226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass40,316 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    622483158238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,998 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,998 miles
    Test number
    963395657250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,502 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,502 miles
    Test number
    951831256288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,470 miles
    Test number
    480042545260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 UBN

Does LX52 UBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 UBN is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 UBN?
The MOT on LX52 UBN is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 UBN done?
LX52 UBN was recorded at 140,061 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,744 miles a year.
Has LX52 UBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 UBN has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 UBN 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 UBN find?
LX52 UBN passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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