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LM52 NFO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 199,441 miles on the clock, averaging 10,463 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 NFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,463

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,441 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,463
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM52 NFO 64k98k132k166k199k '05'18'12

Check LM52 NFO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,441 miles
Since last MOT+14,406 miles
PASS
Mileage185,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,035 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
PASS
Mileage175,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,526 miles
PASS
Mileage167,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,258 miles
Since last MOT+9,875 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,383 miles
Since last MOT+13,908 miles
PASS
Mileage137,475 miles
Since last MOT+15,921 miles
PASS
Mileage121,554 miles
Since last MOT+15,423 miles
PASS
Mileage106,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,131 miles
Since last MOT+23,014 miles
PASS
Mileage83,117 miles
Since last MOT+19,280 miles
PASS
Mileage63,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,837 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 NFO
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 NFO

What car is LM52 NFO?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 NFO?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 NFO was 199,441 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 NFO passed its MOT?

LM52 NFO has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2018.

Is LM52 NFO ULEZ compliant?

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

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