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LM52 NFJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 168,880 miles on the clock, averaging 8,540 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM52 NFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
8,540

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,516
Average per year8,540
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 NFJ 63k89k116k142k169k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,880 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage162,364 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage155,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage149,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage147,121 miles
Since last MOT+894 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,227 miles
Since last MOT+19,368 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,859 miles
Since last MOT+19,235 miles
PASS
Mileage107,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage95,068 miles
Since last MOT+9,619 miles
PASS
Mileage85,449 miles
Since last MOT+10,767 miles
PASS
Mileage74,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,965 miles
PASS
Mileage69,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,718 miles
PASS
Mileage62,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,999 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 NFJ
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 NFJ

What car is LM52 NFJ?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 NFJ?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 NFJ was 168,880 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 NFJ passed its MOT?

LM52 NFJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2019.

Is LM52 NFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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