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LM52 XZR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 194,749 miles on the clock, averaging 12,761 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM52 XZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,749
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,761

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,749 miles
Reading date
Miles last year86,120
Average per year12,761
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 XZR 39k78k117k156k195k '06'18'12

Check LM52 XZR

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,749 miles
Since last MOT+86,120 miles
PASS
Mileage108,629 miles
PASS
Mileage169,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,634 miles
Since last MOT+12,223 miles
PASS
Mileage157,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,823 miles
PASS
Mileage136,224 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,222 miles
Since last MOT+12,440 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,782 miles
Since last MOT+20,870 miles
PASS
Mileage102,912 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,852 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage95,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,270 miles
Since last MOT+323 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,947 miles
Since last MOT+12,827 miles
PASS
Mileage82,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,120 miles
Since last MOT+12,196 miles
PASS
Mileage69,924 miles
Since last MOT+14,021 miles
PASS
Mileage55,903 miles
Since last MOT+17,248 miles
PASS
Mileage38,655 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LM52 XZR

What car is LM52 XZR?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 XZR?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 XZR was 194,749 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 XZR passed its MOT?

LM52 XZR has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2018.

Is LM52 XZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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