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LB52 FBA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 199,074 miles on the clock, averaging 10,027 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LB52 FBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,027

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,074 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 FBA 36k77k117k158k199k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,074 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage192,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,864 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
PASS
Mileage182,312 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage176,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage170,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,909 miles
Since last MOT+12,233 miles
PASS
Mileage158,676 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage150,997 miles
Since last MOT+11,292 miles
PASS
Mileage139,705 miles
Since last MOT+11,898 miles
PASS
Mileage127,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage120,186 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,917 miles
Since last MOT+9,746 miles
PASS
Mileage104,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,942 miles
PASS
Mileage95,229 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage83,925 miles
Since last MOT+14,069 miles
PASS
Mileage69,856 miles
Since last MOT+18,221 miles
PASS
Mileage51,635 miles
Since last MOT+15,896 miles
PASS
Mileage35,739 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 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 FBA

What car is LB52 FBA?

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

What is the mileage of LB52 FBA?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 FBA was 199,074 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 FBA passed its MOT?

LB52 FBA has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2022.

Is LB52 FBA ULEZ compliant?

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

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