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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LX52 UBOMOT history

LX52 UBO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 224,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LX52 UBO white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
224,054 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 UBO
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
5 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 UBO was last recorded at 224,054 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,773 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,281 miles
Average per year
10,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,054 miles
  • 2024 – 218,773 miles
  • 2023 – 212,828 miles
  • 2022 – 207,835 miles
  • 2021 – 201,162 miles
  • 2020 – 197,090 miles
  • 2018 – 197,055 miles
  • 2016 – 195,056 miles
  • 2015 – 185,177 miles
  • 2014 – 175,381 miles
  • 2012 – 161,826 miles
  • 2011 – 156,334 miles
  • 2010 – 138,163 miles
  • 2009 – 109,897 miles
  • 2008 – 87,570 miles
  • 2007 – 54,753 miles
  • 2006 – 28,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,054 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass224,054 miles (+5,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    224,054 miles
    Test number
    634961222692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass218,773 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    218,773 miles
    Test number
    503600528333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass212,828 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    212,828 miles
    Test number
    975585415391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass207,835 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    207,835 miles
    Test number
    126120421027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass201,162 miles (+4,072)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    201,162 miles
    Test number
    957804778395
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass197,090 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    197,090 miles
    Test number
    376945616317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass197,055 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    197,055 miles
    Test number
    664207298781
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted

  8. Fail197,052 miles (+14)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,052 miles
    Test number
    345110731823
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose feral corroded. Rear brake discs slightly corroded. Scratches to windscreen

  9. Fail197,038 miles (+1,982)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,038 miles
    Test number
    321081111419
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, Front registration plate damaged, NSF wheel rim distorted, Hand brake cable return spring broken, Parking brake only 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and light scratches (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass195,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    195,056 miles
    Test number
    963067181034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail195,041 miles (+9,864)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,041 miles
    Test number
    300174110298
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass185,177 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    185,177 miles
    Test number
    717201435093
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail185,177 miles (+9,796)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,177 miles
    Test number
    597381735011
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass175,381 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    175,381 miles
    Test number
    479627234055
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  15. Fail175,376 miles (+13,550)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,376 miles
    Test number
    379990734087
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  16. Pass161,826 miles (+5,492)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    161,826 miles
    Test number
    167865952399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn on edge
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight blue smoke ( new engine needs to be run in )
    • NoteWindscreen marked

  17. Pass156,334 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    156,334 miles
    Test number
    979227501378
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged but rear view clear

  18. Fail156,334 miles (+18,171)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,334 miles
    Test number
    499377101357
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass138,163 miles (+28,266)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    138,163 miles
    Test number
    694796900341
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  20. Pass109,897 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,897 miles
    Test number
    811501969268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers mirror cracked but has clear rear view

  21. Fail109,897 miles (+22,327)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,897 miles
    Test number
    994661869273
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers mirror cracked but has clear rear view

  22. Pass87,570 miles (+32,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,570 miles
    Test number
    314508088485
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass54,753 miles (+25,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    114216787191
    • NoteBoth offside tyre outer walls starting to split

  24. Pass28,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,805 miles
    Test number
    560751886169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 UBO

Does LX52 UBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 UBO is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX52 UBO?
The MOT on LX52 UBO is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 UBO done?
LX52 UBO was recorded at 224,054 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 10,087 miles a year.
Has LX52 UBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 UBO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LX52 UBO 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 UBO find?
LX52 UBO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive.

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