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LW52 EPJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 81,123 miles on the clock, averaging 6,064 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for LW52 EPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
6,064

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,123 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,769
Average per year6,064
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LW52 EPJ 61k66k71k76k81k '07'10'09

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage70,202 miles
Since last MOT+9,415 miles
PASS
Mileage60,787 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LW52 EPJ

What car is LW52 EPJ?

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

What is the mileage of LW52 EPJ?

The last recorded mileage for LW52 EPJ was 81,123 miles, recorded on 19 May 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW52 EPJ passed its MOT?

LW52 EPJ has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 May 2010.

Is LW52 EPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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