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LC52 NAE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 165,513 miles on the clock, averaging 10,805 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 LC52 NAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,513
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,805

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,513 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,495
Average per year10,805
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC52 NAE 64k89k115k140k166k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,495 miles
PASS
Mileage156,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,843 miles
PASS
Mileage146,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,595 miles
PASS
Mileage137,580 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage129,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,499 miles
PASS
Mileage123,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,386 miles
Since last MOT+12,587 miles
PASS
Mileage110,799 miles
Since last MOT+15,831 miles
PASS
Mileage94,968 miles
Since last MOT+15,295 miles
PASS
Mileage79,673 miles
Since last MOT+15,749 miles
PASS
Mileage63,924 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

RegistrationLC52 NAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LC52 NAE

What car is LC52 NAE?

LC52 NAE is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC52 NAE?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 NAE was 165,513 miles, recorded on 12 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 NAE passed its MOT?

LC52 NAE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2015.

Is LC52 NAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC52 NAE 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 LC52 NAE?

LC52 NAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.