
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc
LX52 UBVMOT history
LX52 UBV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 208,480 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 208,480 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 9,794 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 UBV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 22 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 UBV was last recorded at 208,480 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 208,477 miles · 29 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 9,794 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 208,480 miles
- 2022 – 193,839 miles
- 2021 – 181,338 miles
- 2019 – 160,746 miles
- 2018 – 154,377 miles
- 2017 – 151,007 miles
- 2016 – 147,704 miles
- 2014 – 135,326 miles
- 2013 – 122,276 miles
- 2012 – 100,075 miles
- 2011 – 94,470 miles
- 2010 – 82,788 miles
- 2009 – 74,119 miles
- 2008 – 64,259 miles
- 2007 – 57,638 miles
- 2006 – 46,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear panel corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake pedal rubber worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Corrosion to both front outer wheel arches
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Corrosion to rearmost panel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,480 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 208,480 miles
- Test number
- 342102113182
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear panel corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas
Fail208,477 miles (+14,638)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,477 miles
- Test number
- 125492537330
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp lens seriously defective missing (4.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear panel corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas
Pass193,839 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 193,839 miles
- Test number
- 210690641034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth front inner door handles missing but can still be opened
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front outer wheel arches
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rearmost panel
Fail193,839 miles (+12,501)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,839 miles
- Test number
- 382420236538
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective not of locking type (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth front inner door handles missing but can still be opened
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front outer wheel arches
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner and outer sills
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rearmost panel
Pass181,338 miles (+45)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 181,338 miles
- Test number
- 969370989332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner door handle missing but can still open
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front outer wheel arches
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rearmost panel
Fail181,293 miles (+20,547)8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,293 miles
- Test number
- 240744810486
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner door handle missing but can still open
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front outer wheel arches
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rearmost panel
Pass160,746 miles (+221)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 160,746 miles
- Test number
- 213468537902
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer wheel arches
Fail160,525 miles (+6,148)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,525 miles
- Test number
- 955648943337
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer wheel arches
Pass154,377 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 154,377 miles
- Test number
- 979105010002
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,372 miles (+3,365)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,372 miles
- Test number
- 977901200715
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,007 miles (+126)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 151,007 miles
- Test number
- 623405410274
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
- AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link bushes worn
- AdvisoryHorn sound poor
- AdvisorySide loading door broken
Fail150,881 miles (+3,177)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,881 miles
- Test number
- 701850499847
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake lights (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside inner door handle broken
- AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
- AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link bushes worn
- AdvisoryHorn sound poor
- AdvisorySide loading door broken
Pass147,704 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 147,704 miles
- Test number
- 387591746129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail147,682 miles (+12,356)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,682 miles
- Test number
- 612411683442
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass135,326 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 135,326 miles
- Test number
- 989467754366
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail135,326 miles (+13,033)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,326 miles
- Test number
- 899826954358
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass122,293 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 122,293 miles
- Test number
- 438114604092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,276 miles (+22,201)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,276 miles
- Test number
- 345354763309
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,075 miles (+330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 100,075 miles
- Test number
- 415662542308
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail99,745 miles (+5,275)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,745 miles
- Test number
- 357253132388
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass94,470 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 94,470 miles
- Test number
- 916333731389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,418 miles (+11,630)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,418 miles
- Test number
- 129980531334
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pads warning light on
- NoteN/s/f tyre slight 3/4 wear
Pass82,788 miles (+8,669)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 82,788 miles
- Test number
- 121635440330
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on pads look ok
Pass74,119 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 74,119 miles
- Test number
- 611049179253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,119 miles (+9,860)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,119 miles
- Test number
- 364588879491
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Pass64,259 miles (+6,621)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 64,259 miles
- Test number
- 332775258253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,638 miles (+11,058)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 57,638 miles
- Test number
- 402797147229
- 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)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber split
Pass46,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 46,580 miles
- Test number
- 604845566286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 UBV
- Does LX52 UBV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 UBV expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 UBV?
- The MOT on LX52 UBV expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 UBV done?
- LX52 UBV was recorded at 208,480 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 9,794 miles a year.
- Has LX52 UBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 UBV has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LX52 UBV 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 UBV find?
- LX52 UBV passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes; nearside outer sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas; offside front wing corroded, and 3 more.
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