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LM52 SWZ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 129,386 miles on the clock, averaging 8,155 miles per year, around 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 SWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,155

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,312
Average per year8,155
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM52 SWZ 29k54k79k104k129k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,386 miles
Since last MOT+11,312 miles
PASS
Mileage118,074 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage108,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,540 miles
PASS
Mileage99,492 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage91,553 miles
Since last MOT+9,238 miles
PASS
Mileage82,315 miles
Since last MOT+9,619 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,696 miles
Since last MOT+10,556 miles
PASS
Mileage62,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage53,126 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage49,067 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,453 miles
PASS
Mileage42,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,262 miles
PASS
Mileage34,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage28,963 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 SWZ
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 SWZ

What car is LM52 SWZ?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 SWZ?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 SWZ was 129,386 miles, recorded on 18 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 SWZ passed its MOT?

LM52 SWZ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2018.

Is LM52 SWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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