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LM52 YGE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 161,953 miles on the clock, averaging 9,524 miles per year, above 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 YGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,524

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,953 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 YGE 29k62k95k129k162k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,953 miles
Since last MOT+10,019 miles
PASS
Mileage151,934 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,840 miles
PASS
Mileage142,088 miles
Since last MOT+8,072 miles
PASS
Mileage134,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage127,466 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage117,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
PASS
Mileage109,213 miles
Since last MOT+10,265 miles
PASS
Mileage98,948 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,894 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage93,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage87,898 miles
Since last MOT+15,709 miles
PASS
Mileage72,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,189 miles
Since last MOT+13,208 miles
PASS
Mileage58,981 miles
Since last MOT+16,248 miles
PASS
Mileage42,733 miles
Since last MOT+14,226 miles
PASS
Mileage28,507 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 YGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 YGE

What car is LM52 YGE?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 YGE?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 YGE was 161,953 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 YGE passed its MOT?

LM52 YGE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2021.

Is LM52 YGE ULEZ compliant?

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

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