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LW52 AYC

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 105,046 miles on the clock, averaging 7,524 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LW52 AYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,046
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
7,524

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,046 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW52 AYC 34k52k69k87k105k '06'15'11

Check LW52 AYC

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,046 miles
Since last MOT+8,508 miles
PASS
Mileage96,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,829 miles
PASS
Mileage86,709 miles
Since last MOT+13,742 miles
PASS
Mileage72,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage64,884 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage56,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,967 miles
PASS
Mileage54,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage49,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,807 miles
PASS
Mileage44,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage38,832 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,317 miles
PASS
Mileage34,513 miles
Since last MOT+844 miles
PASS
Mileage33,669 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 AYC
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 AYC

What car is LW52 AYC?

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

What is the mileage of LW52 AYC?

The last recorded mileage for LW52 AYC was 105,046 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW52 AYC passed its MOT?

LW52 AYC has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2015.

Is LW52 AYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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