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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LX52 UBUMOT history

LX52 UBU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 232,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LX52 UBU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
232,106 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 UBU
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
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 UBU was last recorded at 232,106 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 11,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,873 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,233 miles
Average per year
8,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,106 miles
  • 2025 – 220,873 miles
  • 2024 – 210,661 miles
  • 2023 – 210,562 miles
  • 2022 – 204,711 miles
  • 2021 – 190,674 miles
  • 2020 – 183,377 miles
  • 2019 – 170,849 miles
  • 2018 – 159,921 miles
  • 2017 – 151,063 miles
  • 2016 – 143,819 miles
  • 2015 – 133,120 miles
  • 2014 – 125,595 miles
  • 2013 – 117,404 miles
  • 2012 – 109,543 miles
  • 2011 – 98,284 miles
  • 2010 – 86,742 miles
  • 2009 – 80,961 miles
  • 2008 – 77,266 miles
  • 2007 – 66,513 miles
  • 2006 – 55,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,106 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly stepped/distorted (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly stepped/distorted (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also out of shape inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,106 miles (+11,233)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    232,106 miles
    Test number
    571420610220
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly stepped/distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly stepped/distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass220,873 miles (+128)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    220,873 miles
    Test number
    400106518878
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also out of shape inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail220,745 miles (+10,084)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,745 miles
    Test number
    228756986270
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also out of shape inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass210,661 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    210,661 miles
    Test number
    379554186268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail210,661 miles (+99)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,661 miles
    Test number
    876114992689
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail210,562 miles (+5,851)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,562 miles
    Test number
    709644779740
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass204,711 miles (+14,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,711 miles
    Test number
    926983800982
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass190,674 miles (+7,297)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,674 miles
    Test number
    595153465395
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass183,377 miles (+12,528)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,377 miles
    Test number
    571494269920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass170,849 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,849 miles
    Test number
    428391407233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail170,794 miles (+10,873)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,794 miles
    Test number
    777971028987
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested white smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass159,921 miles (+8,858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,921 miles
    Test number
    773476656131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryCenter handbrake cable

  13. Pass151,063 miles (+7,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,063 miles
    Test number
    587633592943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass143,819 miles (+10,699)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,819 miles
    Test number
    661725015537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack ends

  15. Fail133,120 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,120 miles
    Test number
    839837495187
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass133,120 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,120 miles
    Test number
    917107295197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    125,595 miles
    Test number
    216029794422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail125,595 miles (+8,191)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,595 miles
    Test number
    816179194110
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass117,404 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,404 miles
    Test number
    877176993111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail117,402 miles (+7,859)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,402 miles
    Test number
    279031893149
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass109,543 miles (+11,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,543 miles
    Test number
    935617842180
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Pass98,284 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,284 miles
    Test number
    135527521195
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

  23. Fail98,284 miles (+11,542)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,284 miles
    Test number
    959617421169
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

  24. Pass86,742 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    421538020168
    • NoteHand brake cable outer cover in poor condition
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  25. Fail86,742 miles (+5,781)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    274028420120
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake cable outer cover in poor condition
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  26. Pass80,961 miles (+3,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,961 miles
    Test number
    763297829135
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  27. Pass77,266 miles (+10,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    880887908118
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass66,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,513 miles
    Test number
    131236067470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,513 miles (+11,463)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,513 miles
    Test number
    850436867089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass55,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,050 miles
    Test number
    983515066081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 UBU

Does LX52 UBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 UBU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 UBU?
The MOT on LX52 UBU is valid until 8 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 UBU done?
LX52 UBU was recorded at 232,106 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,813 miles a year.
Has LX52 UBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 UBU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 UBU 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 UBU find?
LX52 UBU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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