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VO52 LHC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 151,714 miles on the clock, averaging 5,653 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VO52 LHC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,714
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
5,653

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

Below average
Latest reading151,714 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,653
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO52 LHC 37k65k94k123k152k '05'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage146,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage140,245 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage133,320 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,317 miles
Since last MOT+11,392 miles
PASS
Mileage121,925 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,923 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
PASS
Mileage121,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,263 miles
PASS
Mileage120,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage112,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage106,642 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage103,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
PASS
Mileage99,489 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,477 miles
Since last MOT+4,353 miles
PASS
Mileage95,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage89,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage83,286 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage79,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,088 miles
PASS
Mileage70,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage65,052 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage59,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage54,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,278 miles
Since last MOT+10,594 miles
PASS
Mileage36,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,684 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 LHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VO52 LHC

What car is VO52 LHC?

VO52 LHC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO52 LHC?

The last recorded mileage for VO52 LHC was 151,714 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO52 LHC passed its MOT?

VO52 LHC has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.

Is VO52 LHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO52 LHC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VO52 LHC?

VO52 LHC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.