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LM52 TDU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 84,630 miles on the clock, averaging 4,368 miles per year, well 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 TDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,368

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,630 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,192
Average per year4,368
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 TDU 10k29k47k66k85k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage78,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,438 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage75,755 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
PASS
Mileage73,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage69,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,943 miles
PASS
Mileage65,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage62,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage58,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,834 miles
Since last MOT+2,657 miles
PASS
Mileage56,177 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage51,570 miles
Since last MOT+2,343 miles
PASS
Mileage49,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,013 miles
PASS
Mileage45,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,258 miles
PASS
Mileage38,956 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage31,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage27,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage21,441 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
PASS
Mileage14,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage10,048 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LM52 TDU

What car is LM52 TDU?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 TDU?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 TDU was 84,630 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 TDU passed its MOT?

LM52 TDU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2023.

Is LM52 TDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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