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LC52 VWM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 173,786 miles on the clock, averaging 8,567 miles per year, around 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 VWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,786
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,567

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading173,786 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,567
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 VWM 71k96k122k148k174k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,786 miles
Since last MOT+1,208 miles
PASS
Mileage172,578 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage170,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage164,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage161,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage156,117 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage149,791 miles
Since last MOT+44,828 miles
PASS
Mileage104,963 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,929 miles
Since last MOT+540 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,389 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage133,957 miles
Since last MOT+11,575 miles
PASS
Mileage122,382 miles
Since last MOT+16,304 miles
PASS
Mileage106,078 miles
Since last MOT+19,571 miles
PASS
Mileage86,507 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,503 miles
Since last MOT+15,997 miles
PASS
Mileage70,506 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LC52 VWM

What car is LC52 VWM?

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

What is the mileage of LC52 VWM?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 VWM was 173,786 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 VWM passed its MOT?

LC52 VWM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2019.

Is LC52 VWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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