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LM52 VMP

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 123,189 miles on the clock, averaging 7,295 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 VMP

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,295

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,189 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 VMP 25k50k74k99k123k '05'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,189 miles
Since last MOT+877 miles
PASS
Mileage122,312 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage112,457 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
PASS
Mileage106,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,055 miles
PASS
Mileage100,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage94,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,602 miles
PASS
Mileage84,800 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage77,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage72,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,894 miles
PASS
Mileage66,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,011 miles
PASS
Mileage57,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,764 miles
PASS
Mileage47,606 miles
Since last MOT+10,548 miles
PASS
Mileage37,058 miles
Since last MOT+11,773 miles
PASS
Mileage25,285 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VMP
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 VMP

What car is LM52 VMP?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 VMP?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 VMP was 123,189 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 VMP passed its MOT?

LM52 VMP has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2019.

Is LM52 VMP ULEZ compliant?

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

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