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LM52 OVP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 169,091 miles on the clock, averaging 9,141 miles per year, above 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 OVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,141

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,091 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,296
Average per year9,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 OVP 40k72k105k137k169k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage166,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,273 miles
PASS
Mileage164,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage160,363 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage152,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,825 miles
Since last MOT+10,824 miles
PASS
Mileage142,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,001 miles
Since last MOT+11,300 miles
PASS
Mileage130,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,701 miles
Since last MOT+10,345 miles
PASS
Mileage120,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage110,046 miles
Since last MOT+10,695 miles
PASS
Mileage99,351 miles
Since last MOT+21,758 miles
PASS
Mileage77,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,593 miles
Since last MOT+13,494 miles
PASS
Mileage64,099 miles
Since last MOT+12,816 miles
PASS
Mileage51,283 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage49,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,664 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage39,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,939 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LM52 OVP

What car is LM52 OVP?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 OVP?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 OVP was 169,091 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 OVP passed its MOT?

LM52 OVP has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2020.

Is LM52 OVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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