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LW52 PYZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 100,121 miles on the clock, averaging 7,334 miles per year, 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 PYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,334

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

Below average
Latest reading100,121 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,157
Average per year7,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW52 PYZ 36k52k68k84k100k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage93,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage87,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage85,683 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage77,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage71,144 miles
Since last MOT+10,002 miles
PASS
Mileage61,142 miles
Since last MOT+15,015 miles
PASS
Mileage46,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,500 miles
PASS
Mileage36,627 miles
Since last MOT+577 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,050 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LW52 PYZ

What car is LW52 PYZ?

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

What is the mileage of LW52 PYZ?

The last recorded mileage for LW52 PYZ was 100,121 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW52 PYZ passed its MOT?

LW52 PYZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Oct 2014.

Is LW52 PYZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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