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LM52 XZL

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 145,297 miles on the clock, averaging 8,146 miles per year, around 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 XZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,297
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,146

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,297 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,146
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 XZL 51k74k98k122k145k '06'18'13

Check LM52 XZL

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,297 miles
Since last MOT+23,724 miles
PASS
Mileage121,573 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,548 miles
Since last MOT+20,214 miles
PASS
Mileage101,334 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage98,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage94,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,549 miles
PASS
Mileage90,795 miles
Since last MOT+1,898 miles
PASS
Mileage88,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,037 miles
PASS
Mileage80,860 miles
Since last MOT+13,948 miles
PASS
Mileage66,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage62,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage58,515 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage50,780 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 XZL
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 XZL

What car is LM52 XZL?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 XZL?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 XZL was 145,297 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 XZL passed its MOT?

LM52 XZL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2018.

Is LM52 XZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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