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LM52 SXO

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 114,543 miles on the clock, averaging 5,078 miles per year, below 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 SXO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,078

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,543 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,078
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 SXO 13k39k64k89k115k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,543 miles
Since last MOT+18,198 miles
PASS
Mileage96,345 miles
Since last MOT+15,075 miles
PASS
Mileage81,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage78,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage75,601 miles
Since last MOT+2,054 miles
PASS
Mileage73,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage71,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,164 miles
Since last MOT+1,474 miles
PASS
Mileage69,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,267 miles
PASS
Mileage67,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage64,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,674 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,419 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,349 miles
PASS
Mileage52,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage49,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,019 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage20,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage13,344 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 SXO
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 SXO

What car is LM52 SXO?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 SXO?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 SXO was 114,543 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 SXO passed its MOT?

LM52 SXO has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2025.

Is LM52 SXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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