Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
WP52 LVO

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 146,240 miles on the clock, averaging 6,718 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 WP52 LVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,718

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 reading146,240 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,718
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP52 LVO 28k57k87k117k146k '06'23'16

Check WP52 LVO

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,240 miles
Since last MOT+19,377 miles
PASS
Mileage126,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,863 miles
Since last MOT+22,617 miles
PASS
Mileage104,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage98,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,019 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage95,204 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage92,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage89,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage86,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage81,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage76,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage71,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,932 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage65,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage61,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage56,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,766 miles
PASS
Mileage53,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage49,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage43,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage27,505 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

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

More WP52 L plates

Browse all WP52 L registrations from Bristol.

About WP52 LVO

What car is WP52 LVO?

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

What is the mileage of WP52 LVO?

The last recorded mileage for WP52 LVO was 146,240 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP52 LVO passed its MOT?

WP52 LVO has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2023.

Is WP52 LVO ULEZ compliant?

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

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