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LM52 XAL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourGrey
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 1781cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 113,185 miles on the clock, averaging 6,582 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LM52 XAL

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,582

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,100
Average per year6,582
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 XAL 20k44k67k90k113k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,185 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage112,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,962 miles
PASS
Mileage108,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage102,674 miles
Since last MOT+12,241 miles
PASS
Mileage90,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,536 miles
PASS
Mileage80,897 miles
Since last MOT+11,708 miles
PASS
Mileage69,189 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage58,604 miles
Since last MOT+10,648 miles
PASS
Mileage47,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage38,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage31,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,885 miles
PASS
Mileage20,449 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 XAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 XAL

What car is LM52 XAL?

LM52 XAL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM52 XAL?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 XAL was 113,185 miles, recorded on 2 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 XAL passed its MOT?

LM52 XAL has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 May 2020.

Is LM52 XAL ULEZ compliant?

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

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