VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER GF52XJL has 35 MOTs

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This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 14 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 213,505 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 09:17.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026.

GF52XJL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH MARCH 2027213,505 MI
FAILED10TH MARCH 2026213,505 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
PASSED6TH MARCH 202510TH MARCH 2026209,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Bay And Under Body Covers Fitted Obscuring Testable Items From View
FAILED5TH MARCH 2025209,228 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Driver's View Of The Road Through The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Significantly Affected By An Obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Engine Bay And Under Body Covers Fitted Obscuring Testable Items From View
PASSED11TH MARCH 202410TH MARCH 2025204,913 MI
FAILED7TH MARCH 2024204,912 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH MARCH 20237TH MARCH 2024199,166 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
FAILED7TH MARCH 2023199,164 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized And Abs Not Fitted Or Inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20227TH MARCH 2023195,559 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Front Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED8TH MARCH 20217TH MARCH 2022191,037 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED1ST MARCH 2021191,037 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED2ND MARCH 20201ST MARCH 2021186,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED2ND MARCH 2020186,156 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201924TH FEBRUARY 2020181,957 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 2019181,948 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201824TH FEBRUARY 2019177,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 2018177,781 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Loud Enough To Be Heard By Another Road User (1.6.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201724TH FEBRUARY 2018175,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2017175,083 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201624TH FEBRUARY 2017172,738 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 2016172,737 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  8. FAIL - Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized (3.6.e.3)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  10. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  11. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201524TH FEBRUARY 2016169,560 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201424TH FEBRUARY 2015165,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 2014165,025 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201324TH FEBRUARY 2014159,193 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Both Ends Of Steering Rack
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 2013159,193 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  5. FAIL - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Both Ends Of Steering Rack
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201224TH FEBRUARY 2013152,053 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 2012151,955 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 201122ND FEBRUARY 2012132,324 MI
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2010111,081 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201022ND FEBRUARY 2011111,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 200922ND FEBRUARY 201094,271 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 200822ND FEBRUARY 200981,820 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 20078TH FEBRUARY 200865,873 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Movement Detected In O/s Steering Rack
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Discs Worn
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20068TH FEBRUARY 200751,029 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF52XJL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

GF52XJL MOT Comments

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GF52XJL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 213,505 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,896 miles

GF52XJL FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration GF52XJL was manufactured on Friday 20th December 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 213,505 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,896 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 35 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 14 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF52XJL has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 71 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 22 Major, 1 Dangerous and 25 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026 .

Does GF52XJL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 GF52XJL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF52XJL Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 GF52XJL does have Tax. Read more

When does GF52XJL Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF52XJL will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF52XJL MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF52XJL will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 10th March 2027. Read more

When did GF52XJL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF52XJL was on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 09:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF52XJL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for GF52XJL we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF52XJL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for GF52XJL we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF52XJL?

GF52XJL is registered as a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has GF52XJL done?

The odometer reading for GF52XJL at the last MOT in March 2026 was 213,505 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,896 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF52XJL?

The vehicle GF52XJL was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Friday 20th December 2002. Read more

What colour is GF52XJL?

The official colour of GF52XJL is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does GF52XJL have?

GF52XJL has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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