Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 162,890 miles on the clock, averaging 9,583 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 SYE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 162,890 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,583 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LM52 SYE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LM — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About LM52 SYE
What car is LM52 SYE?
LM52 SYE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LM52 SYE?
The last recorded mileage for LM52 SYE was 162,890 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LM52 SYE passed its MOT?
LM52 SYE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2019.
Is LM52 SYE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM52 SYE 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 SYE?
LM52 SYE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.