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LB52 UWV

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 175,933 miles on the clock, averaging 7,745 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 LB52 UWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,933
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,745

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,933 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,284
Average per year7,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 UWV 95k115k136k156k176k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage172,649 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage170,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage166,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage157,011 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,910 miles
Since last MOT+8,682 miles
PASS
Mileage148,228 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage138,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,069 miles
Since last MOT+10,648 miles
PASS
Mileage127,421 miles
Since last MOT+15,284 miles
PASS
Mileage112,137 miles
Since last MOT+16,881 miles
PASS
Mileage95,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,256 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 UWV
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 UWV

What car is LB52 UWV?

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

What is the mileage of LB52 UWV?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 UWV was 175,933 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 UWV passed its MOT?

LB52 UWV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2017.

Is LB52 UWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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