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LC52 OSY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 187,403 miles on the clock, averaging 9,305 miles per year, above 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 LC52 OSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,403
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
9,305

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 reading187,403 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 OSY 92k116k140k163k187k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,403 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,400 miles
Since last MOT+12,727 miles
PASS
Mileage174,673 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,627 miles
Since last MOT+9,229 miles
PASS
Mileage165,398 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,256 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage154,972 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,965 miles
Since last MOT+11,814 miles
PASS
Mileage143,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,151 miles
Since last MOT+11,748 miles
PASS
Mileage131,403 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage128,335 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage120,567 miles
Since last MOT+7,787 miles
PASS
Mileage112,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,324 miles
PASS
Mileage102,456 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,430 miles
Since last MOT+10,710 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,720 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 OSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LC52 OSY

What car is LC52 OSY?

LC52 OSY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC52 OSY?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 OSY was 187,403 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 OSY passed its MOT?

LC52 OSY has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2016.

Is LC52 OSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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