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LW52 AXA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 79,016 miles on the clock, averaging 4,518 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 LW52 AXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
4,518

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,940
Average per year4,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW52 AXA 21k35k50k64k79k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,016 miles
Since last MOT+9,940 miles
PASS
Mileage69,076 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,768 miles
PASS
Mileage66,299 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage62,969 miles
Since last MOT+1,489 miles
PASS
Mileage61,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,959 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage57,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,275 miles
PASS
Mileage47,396 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage38,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage33,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage29,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage25,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage20,749 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 AXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LW52 AXA

What car is LW52 AXA?

LW52 AXA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LW52 AXA?

The last recorded mileage for LW52 AXA was 79,016 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW52 AXA passed its MOT?

LW52 AXA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2018.

Is LW52 AXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW52 AXA 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 LW52 AXA?

LW52 AXA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.