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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 100,873 miles on the clock, averaging 6,217 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for NC53 NVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 100,873 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,217 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NC53 NVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NC — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NC53 NVL
What car is NC53 NVL?
NC53 NVL is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NC53 NVL?
The last recorded mileage for NC53 NVL was 100,873 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NC53 NVL passed its MOT?
NC53 NVL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2018.
Is NC53 NVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC53 NVL 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 NC53 NVL?
NC53 NVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.