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LM52 WLU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 35 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 14 (60% pass rate). It has 99,423 miles on the clock, averaging 4,477 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LM52 WLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
35
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 35 tests on record
4,477

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,313
Average per year4,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 WLU 9k32k54k77k99k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 35 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,423 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage91,110 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,104 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage82,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,386 miles
Since last MOT+10,307 miles
PASS
Mileage72,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage64,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,529 miles
Since last MOT+8,524 miles
PASS
Mileage56,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,005 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage47,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,541 miles
Since last MOT+10,406 miles
PASS
Mileage37,135 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage34,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage31,877 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage29,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,249 miles
Since last MOT+2,025 miles
PASS
Mileage27,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,224 miles
Since last MOT+1,953 miles
PASS
Mileage25,271 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,270 miles
Since last MOT+684 miles
PASS
Mileage24,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage23,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,089 miles
PASS
Mileage22,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,436 miles
Since last MOT+835 miles
PASS
Mileage21,601 miles
Since last MOT+927 miles
PASS
Mileage20,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage17,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage12,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage8,932 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 WLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 WLU

What car is LM52 WLU?

LM52 WLU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM52 WLU?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 WLU was 99,423 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 WLU passed its MOT?

LM52 WLU has had 35 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (21 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2026.

Is LM52 WLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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