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KM52 LBG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 202,342 miles on the clock, averaging 7,928 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KM52 LBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,928

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading202,342 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,190
Average per year7,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 LBG 60k95k131k167k202k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage196,152 miles
Since last MOT+12,054 miles
PASS
Mileage184,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,098 miles
Since last MOT+13,555 miles
PASS
Mileage170,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,543 miles
Since last MOT+8,752 miles
PASS
Mileage161,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,954 miles
PASS
Mileage154,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage150,388 miles
Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
Mileage142,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
PASS
Mileage138,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage130,067 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage122,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage117,439 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage111,997 miles
Since last MOT+12,039 miles
PASS
Mileage99,958 miles
Since last MOT+13,619 miles
PASS
Mileage86,339 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage77,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,198 miles
PASS
Mileage67,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,391 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,635 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 LBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KM52 LBG

What car is KM52 LBG?

KM52 LBG is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KM52 LBG?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 LBG was 202,342 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 LBG passed its MOT?

KM52 LBG has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2024.

Is KM52 LBG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM52 LBG 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 KM52 LBG?

KM52 LBG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.