Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 140,124 miles on the clock, averaging 11,318 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 NZA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,124 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,318 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 NZA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 NZA
What car is DE53 NZA?
DE53 NZA is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 NZA?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 NZA was 140,124 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 NZA passed its MOT?
DE53 NZA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2016.
Is DE53 NZA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 NZA 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 DE53 NZA?
DE53 NZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.