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LB52 AOA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 148,991 miles on the clock, averaging 5,557 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LB52 AOA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,991
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
5,557

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 reading148,991 miles
Reading date
Miles last year112
Average per year5,557
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 AOA 38k66k93k121k149k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,991 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
PASS
Mileage148,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,879 miles
Since last MOT+597 miles
PASS
Mileage148,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,282 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage147,869 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,848 miles
Since last MOT+13,647 miles
PASS
Mileage134,201 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage128,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,963 miles
PASS
Mileage119,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage113,051 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,050 miles
Since last MOT+13,733 miles
PASS
Mileage99,317 miles
Since last MOT+13,494 miles
PASS
Mileage85,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage81,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,381 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage69,364 miles
Since last MOT+4,447 miles
PASS
Mileage64,917 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage62,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage54,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,004 miles
Since last MOT+16,140 miles
PASS
Mileage37,864 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 AOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 AOA

What car is LB52 AOA?

LB52 AOA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB52 AOA?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 AOA was 148,991 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 AOA passed its MOT?

LB52 AOA has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2026.

Is LB52 AOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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