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LB52 AKX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 127,702 miles on the clock, averaging 6,780 miles per year, 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 LB52 AKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,780

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,702 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,271
Average per year6,780
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 AKX 27k52k77k103k128k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,271 miles
PASS
Mileage125,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,382 miles
PASS
Mileage122,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage119,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage116,695 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage113,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage110,626 miles
Since last MOT+4,831 miles
PASS
Mileage105,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,590 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage93,070 miles
Since last MOT+11,753 miles
PASS
Mileage81,317 miles
Since last MOT+15,808 miles
PASS
Mileage65,509 miles
Since last MOT+23,204 miles
PASS
Mileage42,305 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,292 miles
Since last MOT+15,182 miles
PASS
Mileage27,110 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 AKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 AKX

What car is LB52 AKX?

LB52 AKX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB52 AKX?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 AKX was 127,702 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 AKX passed its MOT?

LB52 AKX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2020.

Is LB52 AKX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB52 AKX 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 LB52 AKX?

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