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BL52 LWR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 122,715 miles on the clock, averaging 4,817 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 LWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,817

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading122,715 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,872
Average per year4,817
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL52 LWR 46k65k84k104k123k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,872 miles
PASS
Mileage118,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage116,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage112,565 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage107,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,895 miles
PASS
Mileage103,911 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage100,386 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
PASS
Mileage97,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage92,968 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage89,244 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,243 miles
PASS
Mileage173,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,709 miles
Since last MOT+14,976 miles
PASS
Mileage158,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,733 miles
Since last MOT+17,528 miles
PASS
Mileage141,205 miles
Since last MOT+24,136 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,069 miles
Since last MOT+25,374 miles
PASS
Mileage91,695 miles
Since last MOT+29,402 miles
PASS
Mileage62,293 miles
Since last MOT+16,378 miles
PASS
Mileage45,915 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 LWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 LWR

What car is BL52 LWR?

BL52 LWR is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 LWR?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 LWR was 122,715 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 LWR passed its MOT?

BL52 LWR has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2021.

Is BL52 LWR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 LWR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL52 LWR?

BL52 LWR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.