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LM52 MZD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 75,313 miles on the clock, averaging 4,694 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM52 MZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,313
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,694

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,313 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,956
Average per year4,694
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 MZD 9k26k42k59k75k '05'20'13

Check LM52 MZD

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage75,313 miles
Since last MOT+10,956 miles
PASS
Mileage64,357 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,852 miles
PASS
Mileage56,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage50,531 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,529 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage44,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,460 miles
PASS
Mileage36,783 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage31,745 miles
Since last MOT+3,537 miles
PASS
Mileage28,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,480 miles
PASS
Mileage25,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,904 miles
PASS
Mileage21,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage18,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage14,903 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage12,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage9,204 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LM52 MZD

What car is LM52 MZD?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 MZD?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 MZD was 75,313 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 MZD passed its MOT?

LM52 MZD has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jan 2020.

Is LM52 MZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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