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WP52 LSZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 239,593 miles on the clock, averaging 8,394 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WP52 LSZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
239,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,394

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading239,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,394
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP52 LSZ 74k116k157k198k240k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage239,593 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage239,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage234,582 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
PASS
Mileage230,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,080 miles
PASS
Mileage220,143 miles
Since last MOT+10,364 miles
PASS
Mileage209,779 miles
Since last MOT+10,185 miles
PASS
Mileage199,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,594 miles
Since last MOT+13,549 miles
PASS
Mileage186,045 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,014 miles
Since last MOT+11,822 miles
PASS
Mileage174,192 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage164,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage159,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
PASS
Mileage152,840 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage146,741 miles
Since last MOT+7,391 miles
PASS
Mileage139,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,770 miles
PASS
Mileage131,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage116,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage109,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,128 miles
PASS
Mileage100,740 miles
Since last MOT+12,194 miles
PASS
Mileage88,546 miles
Since last MOT+14,359 miles
PASS
Mileage74,187 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 LSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WP52 LSZ

What car is WP52 LSZ?

WP52 LSZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WP52 LSZ?

The last recorded mileage for WP52 LSZ was 239,593 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP52 LSZ passed its MOT?

WP52 LSZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is WP52 LSZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP52 LSZ 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 WP52 LSZ?

WP52 LSZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.