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LM52 OYW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 100,376 miles on the clock, averaging 3,594 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LM52 OYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,376
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,594

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,376 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,514
Average per year3,594
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 OYW 27k46k64k82k100k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
PASS
Mileage97,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,862 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage93,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage89,754 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage87,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage83,324 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage79,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,193 miles
PASS
Mileage74,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,882 miles
PASS
Mileage69,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage66,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage64,970 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage62,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage59,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,369 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage55,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage52,560 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage50,013 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage47,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage42,177 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
PASS
Mileage35,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage27,299 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 OYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 OYW

What car is LM52 OYW?

LM52 OYW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM52 OYW?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 OYW was 100,376 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 OYW passed its MOT?

LM52 OYW has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is LM52 OYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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