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LM52 VMA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 163,802 miles on the clock, averaging 8,026 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM52 VMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,026

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,802 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,026
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 VMA 24k59k94k129k164k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,802 miles
Since last MOT+14,934 miles
PASS
Mileage148,868 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,845 miles
Since last MOT+14,345 miles
PASS
Mileage134,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage127,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,173 miles
Since last MOT+8,746 miles
PASS
Mileage118,427 miles
Since last MOT+14,193 miles
PASS
Mileage104,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage94,384 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,366 miles
Since last MOT+14,267 miles
PASS
Mileage80,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage77,241 miles
Since last MOT+9,459 miles
PASS
Mileage67,782 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage58,440 miles
Since last MOT+11,369 miles
PASS
Mileage47,071 miles
Since last MOT+866 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage38,349 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage35,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,727 miles
PASS
Mileage33,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage29,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage24,122 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 VMA

What car is LM52 VMA?

LM52 VMA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM52 VMA?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 VMA was 163,802 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 VMA passed its MOT?

LM52 VMA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2023.

Is LM52 VMA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM52 VMA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LM52 VMA?

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