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LM52 HME

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 207,217 miles on the clock, averaging 9,320 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 HME

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,320

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 reading207,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,143
Average per year9,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 HME 38k80k122k165k207k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,143 miles
PASS
Mileage206,074 miles
Since last MOT+15,078 miles
PASS
Mileage190,996 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage188,272 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage188,271 miles
Since last MOT+16,084 miles
PASS
Mileage172,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,951 miles
PASS
Mileage161,236 miles
Since last MOT+12,464 miles
PASS
Mileage148,772 miles
Since last MOT+12,536 miles
PASS
Mileage136,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,647 miles
PASS
Mileage124,589 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage117,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,122 miles
Since last MOT+9,606 miles
PASS
Mileage107,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,516 miles
Since last MOT+8,831 miles
PASS
Mileage98,685 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
PASS
Mileage87,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,556 miles
Since last MOT+10,227 miles
PASS
Mileage77,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage68,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,959 miles
Since last MOT+10,185 miles
PASS
Mileage47,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,994 miles
PASS
Mileage37,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,780 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LM52 HME

What car is LM52 HME?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 HME?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 HME was 207,217 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 HME passed its MOT?

LM52 HME has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2024.

Is LM52 HME ULEZ compliant?

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

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