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GL53 NKG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 142,988 miles on the clock, averaging 6,275 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 NKG

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,988
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,275

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 reading142,988 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,898
Average per year6,275
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL53 NKG 52k75k98k120k143k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,988 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage139,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage133,423 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage128,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,575 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage123,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage116,941 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage113,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage107,111 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage98,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage94,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage87,625 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage77,900 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage69,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,745 miles
PASS
Mileage61,814 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage52,024 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 NKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 NKG

What car is GL53 NKG?

GL53 NKG is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL53 NKG?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 NKG was 142,988 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 NKG passed its MOT?

GL53 NKG has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2021.

Is GL53 NKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 NKG 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 GL53 NKG?

GL53 NKG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.