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LM52 HMA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 121,216 miles on the clock, averaging 5,827 miles per year, below 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 LM52 HMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,216
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,827

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,216 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,711
Average per year5,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 HMA 25k49k73k97k121k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,711 miles
PASS
Mileage118,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,232 miles
PASS
Mileage109,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,907 miles
PASS
Mileage102,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,366 miles
Since last MOT+8,890 miles
PASS
Mileage93,476 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage86,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,473 miles
PASS
Mileage80,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage75,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,684 miles
Since last MOT+6,529 miles
PASS
Mileage69,155 miles
Since last MOT+8,140 miles
PASS
Mileage61,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,980 miles
PASS
Mileage56,035 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,384 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage44,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,618 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage38,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,322 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage26,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,089 miles
PASS
Mileage25,391 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,352 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 HMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 HMA

What car is LM52 HMA?

LM52 HMA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM52 HMA?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 HMA was 121,216 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 HMA passed its MOT?

LM52 HMA has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2022.

Is LM52 HMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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