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LM52 CWD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 193,638 miles on the clock, averaging 12,570 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 LM52 CWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,638
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,570

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 reading193,638 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year12,570
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM52 CWD 64k96k129k161k194k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,638 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,625 miles
Since last MOT+18,581 miles
PASS
Mileage175,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,044 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage167,785 miles
Since last MOT+9,800 miles
PASS
Mileage157,985 miles
Since last MOT+7,129 miles
PASS
Mileage150,856 miles
Since last MOT+14,273 miles
PASS
Mileage136,583 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,581 miles
Since last MOT+13,494 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,087 miles
Since last MOT+15,381 miles
PASS
Mileage107,706 miles
Since last MOT+13,848 miles
PASS
Mileage93,858 miles
Since last MOT+15,859 miles
PASS
Mileage77,999 miles
Since last MOT+12,655 miles
PASS
Mileage65,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,526 miles
PASS
Mileage63,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,818 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

RegistrationLM52 CWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 CWD

What car is LM52 CWD?

LM52 CWD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM52 CWD?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 CWD was 193,638 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 CWD passed its MOT?

LM52 CWD has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2016.

Is LM52 CWD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM52 CWD 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 LM52 CWD?

LM52 CWD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.