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LW52 PXJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 83,803 miles on the clock, averaging 3,304 miles per year, well below 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 LW52 PXJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,304

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,057
Average per year3,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW52 PXJ 16k33k50k67k84k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage81,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,796 miles
PASS
Mileage76,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage72,315 miles
Since last MOT+4,485 miles
PASS
Mileage67,830 miles
Since last MOT+6,210 miles
PASS
Mileage61,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage55,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage51,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage45,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,279 miles
PASS
Mileage44,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage43,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,817 miles
PASS
Mileage41,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,332 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage39,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,921 miles
PASS
Mileage36,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage33,559 miles
Since last MOT+548 miles
PASS
Mileage33,011 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage31,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage29,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,516 miles
PASS
Mileage25,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage21,213 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage16,152 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 PXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LW52 PXJ

What car is LW52 PXJ?

LW52 PXJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LW52 PXJ?

The last recorded mileage for LW52 PXJ was 83,803 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW52 PXJ passed its MOT?

LW52 PXJ has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2026.

Is LW52 PXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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