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LB52 OAP

2003 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 2461cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2461cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 2461cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 197,817 miles on the clock, averaging 6,888 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.5 TDI engine is known for identified faults and egr valve carbon buildup.

MOT & Mileage History for LB52 OAP

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,888

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading197,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,556
Average per year6,888
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 OAP 71k103k135k166k198k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,817 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage190,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage187,144 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,528 miles
PASS
Mileage182,604 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage181,796 miles
Since last MOT+498 miles
PASS
Mileage181,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,897 miles
PASS
Mileage176,401 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,400 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage167,466 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage161,264 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage153,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,944 miles
PASS
Mileage145,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,415 miles
PASS
Mileage136,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage129,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,253 miles
PASS
Mileage122,300 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage114,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage108,982 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage106,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,991 miles
Since last MOT+17,779 miles
PASS
Mileage89,212 miles
Since last MOT+524 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,688 miles
Since last MOT+17,364 miles
PASS
Mileage71,324 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (1990–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Identified Faults

EGR valve carbon buildup

Soot deposits clog the EGR valve, causing it to stick open/closed.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 OAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 OAP

What car is LB52 OAP?

LB52 OAP is an blue Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB52 OAP?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 OAP was 197,817 miles, recorded on 9 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 OAP passed its MOT?

LB52 OAP has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2025.

Is LB52 OAP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB52 OAP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LB52 OAP?

LB52 OAP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.